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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 10 (57% pass rate). It has 232,695 miles on the clock, averaging 11,008 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 OBU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 232,695 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 11,008 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 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 | LA51 OBU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LA — Wimbledon, London |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About LA51 OBU
What car is LA51 OBU?
LA51 OBU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2002.
What is the mileage of LA51 OBU?
The last recorded mileage for LA51 OBU was 232,695 miles, recorded on 7 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LA51 OBU passed its MOT?
LA51 OBU has had 23 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (13 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 7 Jul 2020.
Is LA51 OBU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LA51 OBU 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 OBU?
LA51 OBU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.