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KC51 GEK

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Green Registered in Northampton, Luton and Northampton · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourGreen
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1595cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 78,954 miles on the clock, averaging 3,723 miles per year, well 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 KC51 GEK

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,954
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,723

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading78,954 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,275
Average per year3,723
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KC51 GEK 24k38k52k65k79k '07'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,954 miles
Since last MOT+9,275 miles
PASS
Mileage69,679 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,679 miles
Since last MOT+2,555 miles
PASS
Mileage67,124 miles
Since last MOT+5,204 miles
PASS
Mileage61,920 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,873 miles
Since last MOT+6,616 miles
PASS
Mileage55,257 miles
Since last MOT+4,931 miles
PASS
Mileage50,326 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,326 miles
Since last MOT+2,233 miles
PASS
Mileage48,093 miles
Since last MOT+1,864 miles
PASS
Mileage46,229 miles
Since last MOT+1,614 miles
PASS
Mileage44,615 miles
Since last MOT+1,553 miles
PASS
Mileage43,062 miles
Since last MOT+2,158 miles
PASS
Mileage40,904 miles
Since last MOT+2,961 miles
PASS
Mileage37,943 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,943 miles
Since last MOT+3,451 miles
PASS
Mileage34,492 miles
Since last MOT+3,388 miles
PASS
Mileage31,104 miles
Since last MOT+3,721 miles
PASS
Mileage27,383 miles
Since last MOT+3,159 miles
PASS
Mileage24,224 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 GEK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeKC — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About KC51 GEK

What car is KC51 GEK?

KC51 GEK is a green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Northampton in 2002.

What is the mileage of KC51 GEK?

The last recorded mileage for KC51 GEK was 78,954 miles, recorded on 4 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KC51 GEK passed its MOT?

KC51 GEK has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Oct 2021.

Is KC51 GEK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KC51 GEK 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 KC51 GEK?

KC51 GEK is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.