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DA51 XSU

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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 8 (71% pass rate). It has 207,882 miles on the clock, averaging 6,711 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for DA51 XSU

MOT Status
Due date passed
207,882
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
6,711

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading207,882 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,385
Average per year6,711
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DA51 XSU 76k109k142k175k208k '06'25'16

Check DA51 XSU

Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage207,882 miles
Since last MOT+6,385 miles
PASS
Mileage201,497 miles
Since last MOT+2,626 miles
PASS
Mileage198,871 miles
Since last MOT+4,124 miles
PASS
Mileage194,747 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage194,747 miles
Since last MOT+5,237 miles
PASS
Mileage189,510 miles
Since last MOT+4,744 miles
PASS
Mileage184,766 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage184,763 miles
Since last MOT+4,515 miles
PASS
Mileage180,248 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage180,247 miles
Since last MOT+2,781 miles
PASS
Mileage177,466 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,464 miles
Since last MOT+3,077 miles
PASS
Mileage174,387 miles
Since last MOT+3,817 miles
PASS
Mileage170,570 miles
Since last MOT+3,522 miles
PASS
Mileage167,048 miles
Since last MOT+128 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,920 miles
Since last MOT+3,967 miles
PASS
Mileage162,953 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,953 miles
Since last MOT+6,494 miles
PASS
Mileage156,459 miles
Since last MOT+8,093 miles
PASS
Mileage148,366 miles
Since last MOT+100,271 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,095 miles
PASS
Mileage140,018 miles
Since last MOT+11,473 miles
PASS
Mileage128,545 miles
Since last MOT+78 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,467 miles
Since last MOT+10,126 miles
PASS
Mileage118,341 miles
Since last MOT+13,942 miles
PASS
Mileage104,399 miles
Since last MOT+13,675 miles
PASS
Mileage90,724 miles
Since last MOT+15,121 miles
PASS
Mileage75,603 miles

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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 XSU
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 XSU

What car is DA51 XSU?

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

What is the mileage of DA51 XSU?

The last recorded mileage for DA51 XSU was 207,882 miles, recorded on 22 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DA51 XSU passed its MOT?

DA51 XSU has had 28 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (20 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 22 Sep 2025.

Is DA51 XSU ULEZ compliant?

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

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