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LA51 WYK

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 211,873 miles on the clock, averaging 12,082 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 WYK

MOT Status
Due date passed
211,873
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
12,082

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading211,873 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,082
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LA51 WYK 57k96k135k173k212k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage211,873 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage211,873 miles
Since last MOT+9,142 miles
PASS
Mileage202,731 miles
Since last MOT+90 miles
FAIL
Mileage202,641 miles
Since last MOT+12,864 miles
PASS
Mileage189,777 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage189,777 miles
Since last MOT+18,127 miles
PASS
Mileage171,650 miles
Since last MOT+19,395 miles
PASS
Mileage152,255 miles
Since last MOT+17,871 miles
PASS
Mileage134,384 miles
Since last MOT+13,282 miles
PASS
Mileage121,102 miles
Since last MOT+9,193 miles
PASS
Mileage111,909 miles
Since last MOT+10,538 miles
PASS
Mileage101,371 miles
Since last MOT+10,984 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,387 miles
Since last MOT+9,716 miles
PASS
Mileage80,671 miles
Since last MOT+12,735 miles
PASS
Mileage67,936 miles
Since last MOT+10,768 miles
PASS
Mileage57,168 miles

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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

RegistrationLA51 WYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLA — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LA51 WYK

What car is LA51 WYK?

LA51 WYK is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2002.

What is the mileage of LA51 WYK?

The last recorded mileage for LA51 WYK was 211,873 miles, recorded on 16 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LA51 WYK passed its MOT?

LA51 WYK has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Nov 2018.

Is LA51 WYK ULEZ compliant?

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

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