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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 258,718 miles on the clock, averaging 14,721 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 HF51 VLW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 258,718 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 14,721 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 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 | HF51 VLW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | HF — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About HF51 VLW
What car is HF51 VLW?
HF51 VLW is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2002.
What is the mileage of HF51 VLW?
The last recorded mileage for HF51 VLW was 258,718 miles, recorded on 21 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HF51 VLW passed its MOT?
HF51 VLW has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 21 Aug 2019.
Is HF51 VLW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HF51 VLW 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 HF51 VLW?
HF51 VLW is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.