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At a glance
This 2002 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 11 (56% pass rate). It has 133,392 miles on the clock, averaging 6,296 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 GK51 HWB
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 133,392 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,296 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GK51 HWB |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GK — Maidstone, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About GK51 HWB
What car is GK51 HWB?
GK51 HWB is a grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2002.
What is the mileage of GK51 HWB?
The last recorded mileage for GK51 HWB was 133,392 miles, recorded on 13 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GK51 HWB passed its MOT?
GK51 HWB has had 25 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (14 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 13 Dec 2018.
Is GK51 HWB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GK51 HWB 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 GK51 HWB?
GK51 HWB is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.