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FP51 GVX

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 287,257 miles on the clock, averaging 14,866 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 FP51 GVX

MOT Status
Due date passed
287,257
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
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
14,866

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading287,257 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,411
Average per year14,866
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FP51 GVX 117k160k202k245k287k '05'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage287,257 miles
Since last MOT+3,411 miles
PASS
Mileage283,846 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage283,806 miles
Since last MOT+12,399 miles
PASS
Mileage271,407 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage271,378 miles
Since last MOT+10,237 miles
FAIL
Mileage261,141 miles
Since last MOT+10,928 miles
PASS
Mileage250,213 miles
Since last MOT+14,774 miles
PASS
Mileage235,439 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage235,439 miles
Since last MOT+14,995 miles
PASS
Mileage220,444 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage220,444 miles
Since last MOT+17,188 miles
PASS
Mileage203,256 miles
Since last MOT+32,980 miles
PASS
Mileage170,276 miles
Since last MOT+27,026 miles
PASS
Mileage143,250 miles
Since last MOT+26,092 miles
PASS
Mileage117,158 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 GVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFP — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About FP51 GVX

What car is FP51 GVX?

FP51 GVX is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of FP51 GVX?

The last recorded mileage for FP51 GVX was 287,257 miles, recorded on 23 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FP51 GVX passed its MOT?

FP51 GVX has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 23 May 2017.

Is FP51 GVX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FP51 GVX 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 FP51 GVX?

FP51 GVX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.