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GV51 SXP

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 238,835 miles on the clock, averaging 14,208 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 GV51 SXP

MOT Status
Due date passed
238,835
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
14,208

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading238,835 miles
Reading date
Average per year14,208
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GV51 SXP 53k100k146k192k239k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage238,835 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage238,835 miles
Since last MOT+11,582 miles
PASS
Mileage227,253 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage227,253 miles
Since last MOT+9,647 miles
PASS
Mileage217,606 miles
Since last MOT+8,369 miles
PASS
Mileage209,237 miles
Since last MOT+11,544 miles
PASS
Mileage197,693 miles
Since last MOT+344 miles
FAIL
Mileage197,349 miles
Since last MOT+17,177 miles
PASS
Mileage180,172 miles
Since last MOT+11,216 miles
PASS
Mileage168,956 miles
Since last MOT+14,817 miles
PASS
Mileage154,139 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,104 miles
Since last MOT+15,247 miles
PASS
Mileage138,857 miles
Since last MOT+11,281 miles
PASS
Mileage127,576 miles
Since last MOT+8,098 miles
PASS
Mileage119,478 miles
Since last MOT+17,259 miles
PASS
Mileage102,219 miles
Since last MOT+15,097 miles
PASS
Mileage87,122 miles
Since last MOT+19,181 miles
PASS
Mileage67,941 miles
Since last MOT+14,540 miles
PASS
Mileage53,401 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 SXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About GV51 SXP

What car is GV51 SXP?

GV51 SXP is a green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.

What is the mileage of GV51 SXP?

The last recorded mileage for GV51 SXP was 238,835 miles, recorded on 8 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV51 SXP passed its MOT?

GV51 SXP has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 May 2019.

Is GV51 SXP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV51 SXP 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 GV51 SXP?

GV51 SXP is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.