Vehicle summary
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 147,578 miles on the clock, averaging 3,921 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for FM51 VGO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 147,578 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 3,921 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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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
| Registration | FM51 VGO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About FM51 VGO
What car is FM51 VGO?
FM51 VGO is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.
What is the mileage of FM51 VGO?
The last recorded mileage for FM51 VGO was 147,578 miles, recorded on 8 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FM51 VGO passed its MOT?
FM51 VGO has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 8 Oct 2018.
Is FM51 VGO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM51 VGO 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 VGO?
FM51 VGO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.