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FH51 JLU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 139,567 miles on the clock, averaging 9,515 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 FH51 JLU

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,567
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
9,515

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading139,567 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,451
Average per year9,515
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FH51 JLU 57k78k98k119k140k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,567 miles
Since last MOT+6,451 miles
PASS
Mileage133,116 miles
Since last MOT+8,201 miles
PASS
Mileage124,915 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,915 miles
Since last MOT+2,204 miles
PASS
Mileage122,711 miles
Since last MOT+6,030 miles
PASS
Mileage116,681 miles
Since last MOT+4,692 miles
PASS
Mileage111,989 miles
Since last MOT+11,878 miles
PASS
Mileage100,111 miles
Since last MOT+16,800 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,311 miles
Since last MOT+26,322 miles
PASS
Mileage56,989 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

RegistrationFH51 JLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFH — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About FH51 JLU

What car is FH51 JLU?

FH51 JLU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of FH51 JLU?

The last recorded mileage for FH51 JLU was 139,567 miles, recorded on 24 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH51 JLU passed its MOT?

FH51 JLU has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 24 Sep 2014.

Is FH51 JLU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FH51 JLU 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 FH51 JLU?

FH51 JLU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.