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DA51 LXH

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 184,008 miles on the clock, averaging 11,748 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 DA51 LXH

MOT Status
Due date passed
184,008
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2005
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
11,748

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading184,008 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,123
Average per year11,748
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DA51 LXH 51k84k118k151k184k '05'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage184,008 miles
Since last MOT+5,123 miles
PASS
Mileage178,885 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage178,885 miles
Since last MOT+4,985 miles
PASS
Mileage173,900 miles
Since last MOT+4,628 miles
PASS
Mileage169,272 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,272 miles
Since last MOT+10,007 miles
PASS
Mileage159,265 miles
Since last MOT+16,547 miles
PASS
Mileage142,718 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,718 miles
Since last MOT+25,002 miles
PASS
Mileage117,716 miles
Since last MOT+18,750 miles
PASS
Mileage98,966 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,965 miles
Since last MOT+18,277 miles
PASS
Mileage80,688 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,688 miles
Since last MOT+11,915 miles
PASS
Mileage68,773 miles
Since last MOT+8,103 miles
PASS
Mileage60,670 miles
Since last MOT+9,618 miles
PASS
Mileage51,052 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

RegistrationDA51 LXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeDA — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About DA51 LXH

What car is DA51 LXH?

DA51 LXH is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chester in 2002.

What is the mileage of DA51 LXH?

The last recorded mileage for DA51 LXH was 184,008 miles, recorded on 1 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DA51 LXH passed its MOT?

DA51 LXH has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Apr 2017.

Is DA51 LXH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DA51 LXH 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 DA51 LXH?

DA51 LXH is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.