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 1390cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 11 (58% pass rate). It has 149,598 miles on the clock, averaging 7,692 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for LA51 UPL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 149,598 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 74 |
| Average per year | 7,692 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | LA51 UPL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LA — Wimbledon, London |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About LA51 UPL
What car is LA51 UPL?
LA51 UPL is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2002.
What is the mileage of LA51 UPL?
The last recorded mileage for LA51 UPL was 149,598 miles, recorded on 2 Jun 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LA51 UPL passed its MOT?
LA51 UPL has had 26 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (15 passes, 11 failures). It last was tested on 2 Jun 2021.
Is LA51 UPL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LA51 UPL 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 UPL?
LA51 UPL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.