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LA51 VNZ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 116,004 miles on the clock, averaging 6,273 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 VNZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,004
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,273

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading116,004 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,943
Average per year6,273
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LA51 VNZ 24k47k70k93k116k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,004 miles
Since last MOT+9,943 miles
PASS
Mileage106,061 miles
Since last MOT+12,056 miles
PASS
Mileage94,005 miles
Since last MOT+5,160 miles
PASS
Mileage88,845 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,845 miles
Since last MOT+4,621 miles
PASS
Mileage84,224 miles
Since last MOT+4,543 miles
PASS
Mileage79,681 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,673 miles
Since last MOT+4,748 miles
PASS
Mileage74,925 miles
Since last MOT+4,732 miles
PASS
Mileage70,193 miles
Since last MOT+7,459 miles
PASS
Mileage62,734 miles
Since last MOT+401 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,333 miles
Since last MOT+6,283 miles
PASS
Mileage56,050 miles
Since last MOT+5,810 miles
PASS
Mileage50,240 miles
Since last MOT+8,460 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,780 miles
Since last MOT+5,625 miles
PASS
Mileage36,155 miles
Since last MOT+6,275 miles
PASS
Mileage29,880 miles
Since last MOT+5,977 miles
PASS
Mileage23,903 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 VNZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLA — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LA51 VNZ

What car is LA51 VNZ?

LA51 VNZ is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2002.

What is the mileage of LA51 VNZ?

The last recorded mileage for LA51 VNZ was 116,004 miles, recorded on 18 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LA51 VNZ passed its MOT?

LA51 VNZ has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Sep 2020.

Is LA51 VNZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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