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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 149,517 miles on the clock, averaging 12,677 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 GK51 LFT
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 149,517 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 11,646 |
| Average per year | 12,677 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 | GK51 LFT |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| 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 LFT
What car is GK51 LFT?
GK51 LFT is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2002.
What is the mileage of GK51 LFT?
The last recorded mileage for GK51 LFT was 149,517 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GK51 LFT passed its MOT?
GK51 LFT has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 16 Dec 2015.
Is GK51 LFT ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GK51 LFT 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 GK51 LFT?
GK51 LFT is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.