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DF51 AVJ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
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 1781cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 135,600 miles on the clock, averaging 6,865 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DF51 AVJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,600
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,865

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading135,600 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,486
Average per year6,865
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DF51 AVJ 55k75k96k116k136k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,600 miles
Since last MOT+5,486 miles
PASS
Mileage130,114 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,114 miles
Since last MOT+13,036 miles
PASS
Mileage117,078 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,078 miles
Since last MOT+9,736 miles
PASS
Mileage107,342 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,342 miles
Since last MOT+6,745 miles
PASS
Mileage100,597 miles
Since last MOT+7,183 miles
PASS
Mileage93,414 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,408 miles
Since last MOT+2,142 miles
PASS
Mileage91,266 miles
Since last MOT+4,080 miles
PASS
Mileage87,186 miles
Since last MOT+5,578 miles
PASS
Mileage81,608 miles
Since last MOT+6,606 miles
PASS
Mileage75,002 miles
Since last MOT+8,173 miles
PASS
Mileage66,829 miles
Since last MOT+11,379 miles
PASS
Mileage55,450 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 AVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeDF — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About DF51 AVJ

What car is DF51 AVJ?

DF51 AVJ is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Chester in 2002.

What is the mileage of DF51 AVJ?

The last recorded mileage for DF51 AVJ was 135,600 miles, recorded on 28 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF51 AVJ passed its MOT?

DF51 AVJ has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 28 Sep 2017.

Is DF51 AVJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DF51 AVJ 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 DF51 AVJ?

DF51 AVJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.