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LA51 VMR

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1984cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 82,024 miles on the clock, averaging 569 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for LA51 VMR

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
82,024
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
569

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading82,024 miles
Reading date
Average per year569
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LA51 VMR 74k76k78k80k82k '11'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,024 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,024 miles
Since last MOT+178 miles
PASS
Mileage81,846 miles
Since last MOT+321 miles
PASS
Mileage81,525 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,525 miles
Since last MOT+341 miles
PASS
Mileage81,184 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,183 miles
Since last MOT+1,087 miles
PASS
Mileage80,096 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,094 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage80,094 miles
Since last MOT+1,258 miles
PASS
Mileage78,836 miles
Since last MOT+385 miles
PASS
Mileage78,451 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,451 miles
Since last MOT+1,037 miles
PASS
Mileage77,414 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,412 miles
Since last MOT+3,633 miles
PASS
Mileage73,779 miles

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Camshaft position sensor (part 06A905377)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 VMR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLA — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LA51 VMR

What car is LA51 VMR?

LA51 VMR is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2002.

What is the mileage of LA51 VMR?

The last recorded mileage for LA51 VMR was 82,024 miles, recorded on 15 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LA51 VMR passed its MOT?

LA51 VMR has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 May 2026.

Is LA51 VMR ULEZ compliant?

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

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