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ET51 GOA

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 154,800 miles on the clock, averaging 9,388 miles per year, above 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 ET51 GOA

MOT Status
Due date passed
154,800
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
9,388

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading154,800 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,388
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for ET51 GOA 55k80k105k130k155k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage154,800 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,800 miles
Since last MOT+13,614 miles
PASS
Mileage141,186 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,186 miles
Since last MOT+9,761 miles
PASS
Mileage131,425 miles
Since last MOT+11,178 miles
PASS
Mileage120,247 miles
Since last MOT+11,948 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,299 miles
Since last MOT+9,513 miles
PASS
Mileage98,786 miles
Since last MOT+11,184 miles
PASS
Mileage87,602 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,602 miles
Since last MOT+9,704 miles
PASS
Mileage77,898 miles
Since last MOT+7,574 miles
PASS
Mileage70,324 miles
Since last MOT+6,620 miles
PASS
Mileage63,704 miles
Since last MOT+8,405 miles
PASS
Mileage55,299 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 GOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About ET51 GOA

What car is ET51 GOA?

ET51 GOA is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of ET51 GOA?

The last recorded mileage for ET51 GOA was 154,800 miles, recorded on 26 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET51 GOA passed its MOT?

ET51 GOA has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Aug 2016.

Is ET51 GOA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET51 GOA 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 ET51 GOA?

ET51 GOA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.