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LA51 WYZ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 147,223 miles on the clock, averaging 8,098 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LA51 WYZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,223
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,098

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading147,223 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,098
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LA51 WYZ 40k67k94k120k147k '05'19'14

Check LA51 WYZ

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,223 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,223 miles
Since last MOT+5,084 miles
PASS
Mileage142,139 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,137 miles
Since last MOT+7,903 miles
PASS
Mileage134,234 miles
Since last MOT+7,103 miles
PASS
Mileage127,131 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,127 miles
Since last MOT+7,362 miles
PASS
Mileage119,765 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,765 miles
Since last MOT+8,311 miles
PASS
Mileage111,454 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,453 miles
Since last MOT+5,674 miles
PASS
Mileage105,779 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,779 miles
Since last MOT+6,581 miles
PASS
Mileage99,198 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,198 miles
Since last MOT+10,464 miles
PASS
Mileage88,734 miles
Since last MOT+10,892 miles
PASS
Mileage77,842 miles
Since last MOT+9,053 miles
PASS
Mileage68,789 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage50,312 miles
Since last MOT+10,133 miles
PASS
Mileage40,179 miles

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

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About LA51 WYZ

What car is LA51 WYZ?

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

What is the mileage of LA51 WYZ?

The last recorded mileage for LA51 WYZ was 147,223 miles, recorded on 11 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LA51 WYZ passed its MOT?

LA51 WYZ has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 11 Mar 2019.

Is LA51 WYZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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