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LA51 DMO

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 293,134 miles on the clock, averaging 14,257 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 LA51 DMO

MOT Status
Due date passed
293,134
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
14,257

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading293,134 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year14,257
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LA51 DMO 49k110k171k232k293k '06'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage293,134 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage293,133 miles
Since last MOT+30,035 miles
PASS
Mileage263,098 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage263,096 miles
Since last MOT+27,578 miles
PASS
Mileage235,518 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage235,518 miles
Since last MOT+23,112 miles
PASS
Mileage212,406 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage212,406 miles
Since last MOT+13,990 miles
PASS
Mileage198,416 miles
Since last MOT+16,283 miles
PASS
Mileage182,133 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage182,094 miles
Since last MOT+14,605 miles
PASS
Mileage167,489 miles
Since last MOT+12,230 miles
PASS
Mileage155,259 miles
Since last MOT+6,297 miles
PASS
Mileage148,962 miles
Since last MOT+5,214 miles
PASS
Mileage143,748 miles
Since last MOT+3,692 miles
PASS
Mileage140,056 miles
Since last MOT+1,259 miles
PASS
Mileage138,797 miles
Since last MOT+4,428 miles
PASS
Mileage134,369 miles
Since last MOT+2,152 miles
PASS
Mileage132,217 miles
Since last MOT+40,088 miles
PASS
Mileage92,129 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,129 miles
Since last MOT+21,177 miles
PASS
Mileage70,952 miles
Since last MOT+21,968 miles
PASS
Mileage48,984 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,984 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

RegistrationLA51 DMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLA — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LA51 DMO

What car is LA51 DMO?

LA51 DMO is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2002.

What is the mileage of LA51 DMO?

The last recorded mileage for LA51 DMO was 293,134 miles, recorded on 17 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LA51 DMO passed its MOT?

LA51 DMO has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 17 Apr 2023.

Is LA51 DMO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LA51 DMO 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 LA51 DMO?

LA51 DMO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.