Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2002 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 96,536 miles on the clock, averaging 10,242 miles per year, above 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 GV51 UGU
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 96,536 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 10,242 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GV51 UGU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GV — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About GV51 UGU
What car is GV51 UGU?
GV51 UGU is a green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.
What is the mileage of GV51 UGU?
The last recorded mileage for GV51 UGU was 96,536 miles, recorded on 12 Jan 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GV51 UGU passed its MOT?
GV51 UGU has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Jan 2013.
Is GV51 UGU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV51 UGU 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 GV51 UGU?
GV51 UGU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.