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FM51 YOA

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 1598cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 85,476 miles on the clock, averaging 5,627 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 YOA

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,476
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
5,627

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 reading85,476 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,627
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM51 YOA 43k54k64k75k85k '06'13'09

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,476 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,476 miles
Since last MOT+5,542 miles
PASS
Mileage79,934 miles
Since last MOT+5,809 miles
PASS
Mileage74,125 miles
Since last MOT+2,770 miles
PASS
Mileage71,355 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,355 miles
Since last MOT+4,259 miles
PASS
Mileage67,096 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,096 miles
Since last MOT+3,771 miles
PASS
Mileage63,325 miles
Since last MOT+4,292 miles
PASS
Mileage59,033 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,032 miles
Since last MOT+1,716 miles
PASS
Mileage57,316 miles
Since last MOT+13,912 miles
PASS
Mileage43,404 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 YOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About FM51 YOA

What car is FM51 YOA?

FM51 YOA is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of FM51 YOA?

The last recorded mileage for FM51 YOA was 85,476 miles, recorded on 18 Jul 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM51 YOA passed its MOT?

FM51 YOA has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Jul 2013.

Is FM51 YOA ULEZ compliant?

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

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