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BT51 SVG

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2002 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 120,052 miles on the clock, averaging 7,458 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for BT51 SVG

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,052
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,458

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading120,052 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,241
Average per year7,458
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BT51 SVG 44k63k82k101k120k '05'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,052 miles
Since last MOT+10,241 miles
PASS
Mileage109,811 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,811 miles
Since last MOT+7,636 miles
PASS
Mileage102,175 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,175 miles
Since last MOT+7,846 miles
PASS
Mileage94,329 miles
Since last MOT+8,632 miles
PASS
Mileage85,697 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,697 miles
Since last MOT+8,193 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,504 miles
Since last MOT+9,249 miles
PASS
Mileage68,255 miles
Since last MOT+9,946 miles
PASS
Mileage58,309 miles
Since last MOT+3,106 miles
PASS
Mileage55,203 miles
Since last MOT+556 miles
PASS
Mileage54,647 miles
Since last MOT+6,112 miles
PASS
Mileage48,535 miles
Since last MOT+4,589 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,946 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 SVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeBT — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BT51 SVG

What car is BT51 SVG?

BT51 SVG is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of BT51 SVG?

The last recorded mileage for BT51 SVG was 120,052 miles, recorded on 18 Dec 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BT51 SVG passed its MOT?

BT51 SVG has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Dec 2015.

Is BT51 SVG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BT51 SVG is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BT51 SVG?

BT51 SVG is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.