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KC51 KVS

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 134,392 miles on the clock, averaging 8,709 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for KC51 KVS

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,392
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
8,709

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading134,392 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,496
Average per year8,709
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KC51 KVS 54k74k94k114k134k '06'15'11

Check KC51 KVS

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage134,392 miles
Since last MOT+4,496 miles
PASS
Mileage129,896 miles
Since last MOT+5,011 miles
PASS
Mileage124,885 miles
Since last MOT+6,053 miles
PASS
Mileage118,832 miles
Since last MOT+5,714 miles
PASS
Mileage113,118 miles
Since last MOT+7,998 miles
PASS
Mileage105,120 miles
Since last MOT+10,755 miles
PASS
Mileage94,365 miles
Since last MOT+10,999 miles
PASS
Mileage83,366 miles
Since last MOT+10,723 miles
PASS
Mileage72,643 miles
Since last MOT+18,603 miles
PASS
Mileage54,040 miles

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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

RegistrationKC51 KVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeKC — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About KC51 KVS

What car is KC51 KVS?

KC51 KVS is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Northampton in 2002.

What is the mileage of KC51 KVS?

The last recorded mileage for KC51 KVS was 134,392 miles, recorded on 18 Apr 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KC51 KVS passed its MOT?

KC51 KVS has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last was tested on 18 Apr 2015.

Is KC51 KVS ULEZ compliant?

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

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