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BT51 XSL

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 175,360 miles on the clock, averaging 10,094 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for BT51 XSL

MOT Status
Due date passed
175,360
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,094

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading175,360 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year10,094
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BT51 XSL 43k76k109k142k175k '05'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage175,360 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,354 miles
PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage156,749 miles
Since last MOT+7,615 miles
PASS
Mileage149,134 miles
Since last MOT+7,254 miles
PASS
Mileage141,880 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,871 miles
Since last MOT+9,402 miles
PASS
Mileage132,469 miles
Since last MOT+18,043 miles
PASS
Mileage114,426 miles
Since last MOT+22,902 miles
PASS
Mileage91,524 miles
Since last MOT+11,318 miles
PASS
Mileage80,206 miles
Since last MOT+13,343 miles
PASS
Mileage66,863 miles
Since last MOT+11,831 miles
PASS
Mileage55,032 miles
Since last MOT+12,242 miles
PASS
Mileage42,790 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 XSL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeBT — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BT51 XSL

What car is BT51 XSL?

BT51 XSL is a green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of BT51 XSL?

The last recorded mileage for BT51 XSL was 175,360 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BT51 XSL passed its MOT?

BT51 XSL has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 5 Jan 2019.

Is BT51 XSL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BT51 XSL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BT51 XSL?

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