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FM51 SWN

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourBlue
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 1984cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 97,156 miles on the clock, averaging 4,564 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for FM51 SWN

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,156
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
4,564

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
7

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading97,156 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,583
Average per year4,564
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM51 SWN 43k57k70k84k97k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage97,156 miles
Since last MOT+2,583 miles
PASS
Mileage94,573 miles
Since last MOT+8,458 miles
PASS
Mileage86,115 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,115 miles
Since last MOT+6,165 miles
PASS
Mileage79,950 miles
Since last MOT+1,915 miles
PASS
Mileage78,035 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,033 miles
Since last MOT+4,780 miles
PASS
Mileage73,253 miles
Since last MOT+1,633 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,620 miles
Since last MOT+2,556 miles
PASS
Mileage69,064 miles
Since last MOT+3,803 miles
PASS
Mileage65,261 miles
Since last MOT+3,355 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,906 miles
Since last MOT+4,613 miles
PASS
Mileage57,293 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,293 miles
Since last MOT+13,798 miles
PASS
Mileage43,495 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Camshaft position sensor (part 06A905377)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 SWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About FM51 SWN

What car is FM51 SWN?

FM51 SWN is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of FM51 SWN?

The last recorded mileage for FM51 SWN was 97,156 miles, recorded on 7 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM51 SWN passed its MOT?

FM51 SWN has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 7 Nov 2017.

Is FM51 SWN ULEZ compliant?

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

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