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FM51 DMY

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 135,401 miles on the clock, averaging 6,397 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 FM51 DMY

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,401
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2005
92%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,397

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading135,401 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,909
Average per year6,397
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM51 DMY 75k90k105k120k135k '05'14'09

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,401 miles
Since last MOT+1,909 miles
PASS
Mileage133,492 miles
Since last MOT+2,614 miles
PASS
Mileage130,878 miles
Since last MOT+2,819 miles
PASS
Mileage128,059 miles
Since last MOT+4,036 miles
PASS
Mileage124,023 miles
Since last MOT+4,003 miles
PASS
Mileage120,020 miles
Since last MOT+912 miles
PASS
Mileage119,108 miles
Since last MOT+936 miles
PASS
Mileage118,172 miles
Since last MOT+34,706 miles
PASS
Mileage83,466 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,465 miles
PASS
Mileage117,973 miles
Since last MOT+23,264 miles
PASS
Mileage94,709 miles
Since last MOT+19,645 miles
PASS
Mileage75,064 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

RegistrationFM51 DMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About FM51 DMY

What car is FM51 DMY?

FM51 DMY is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of FM51 DMY?

The last recorded mileage for FM51 DMY was 135,401 miles, recorded on 16 Oct 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM51 DMY passed its MOT?

FM51 DMY has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 16 Oct 2014.

Is FM51 DMY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM51 DMY 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 FM51 DMY?

FM51 DMY is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.