Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2002 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 121,843 miles on the clock, averaging 6,296 miles per year, below 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 DS51 ETE
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 121,843 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,676 |
| Average per year | 6,296 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DS51 ETE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DS — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About DS51 ETE
What car is DS51 ETE?
DS51 ETE is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2002.
What is the mileage of DS51 ETE?
The last recorded mileage for DS51 ETE was 121,843 miles, recorded on 29 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DS51 ETE passed its MOT?
DS51 ETE has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 29 Nov 2021.
Is DS51 ETE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DS51 ETE 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 DS51 ETE?
DS51 ETE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.