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 Petrol 1595cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 108,130 miles on the clock, averaging 5,820 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.
MOT & Mileage History for FM51 VLG
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 108,130 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,421 |
| Average per year | 5,820 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FM51 VLG |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| 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 VLG
What car is FM51 VLG?
FM51 VLG is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.
What is the mileage of FM51 VLG?
The last recorded mileage for FM51 VLG was 108,130 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FM51 VLG passed its MOT?
FM51 VLG has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 26 Feb 2021.
Is FM51 VLG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM51 VLG 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 VLG?
FM51 VLG is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.