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 Petrol 1595cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 106,246 miles on the clock, averaging 6,421 miles per year, 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 LA51 SYW
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 106,246 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 11 |
| Average per year | 6,421 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | LA51 SYW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LA — Wimbledon, London |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About LA51 SYW
What car is LA51 SYW?
LA51 SYW is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2002.
What is the mileage of LA51 SYW?
The last recorded mileage for LA51 SYW was 106,246 miles, recorded on 17 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LA51 SYW passed its MOT?
LA51 SYW has had 15 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (14 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 17 Jun 2019.
Is LA51 SYW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LA51 SYW 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 LA51 SYW?
LA51 SYW is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.