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FM51 ONG

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 238,678 miles on the clock, averaging 17,881 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 FM51 ONG

MOT Status
Due date passed
238,678
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
17,881

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading238,678 miles
Reading date
Miles last year29,527
Average per year17,881
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM51 ONG 61k105k150k194k239k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage238,678 miles
Since last MOT+29,527 miles
PASS
Mileage209,151 miles
Since last MOT+15,470 miles
PASS
Mileage193,681 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage193,681 miles
Since last MOT+9,830 miles
PASS
Mileage183,851 miles
Since last MOT+20,425 miles
PASS
Mileage163,426 miles
Since last MOT+706 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,720 miles
Since last MOT+20,259 miles
PASS
Mileage142,461 miles
Since last MOT+17,702 miles
PASS
Mileage124,759 miles
Since last MOT+38,405 miles
PASS
Mileage86,354 miles
Since last MOT+15,608 miles
PASS
Mileage70,746 miles
Since last MOT+10,223 miles
PASS
Mileage60,523 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 ONG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
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 ONG

What car is FM51 ONG?

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

What is the mileage of FM51 ONG?

The last recorded mileage for FM51 ONG was 238,678 miles, recorded on 14 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM51 ONG passed its MOT?

FM51 ONG has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 14 Jan 2016.

Is FM51 ONG ULEZ compliant?

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

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