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LA51 WZD

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 115,932 miles on the clock, averaging 4,475 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LA51 WZD

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,932
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,475

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading115,932 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,162
Average per year4,475
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LA51 WZD 40k59k78k97k116k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,932 miles
Since last MOT+2,162 miles
PASS
Mileage113,770 miles
Since last MOT+5,792 miles
PASS
Mileage107,978 miles
Since last MOT+5,972 miles
PASS
Mileage102,006 miles
Since last MOT+3,153 miles
PASS
Mileage98,853 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,840 miles
Since last MOT+5,827 miles
PASS
Mileage93,013 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,008 miles
Since last MOT+6,017 miles
PASS
Mileage86,991 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,966 miles
Since last MOT+4,727 miles
PASS
Mileage82,239 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,239 miles
Since last MOT+3,178 miles
PASS
Mileage79,061 miles
Since last MOT+4,777 miles
PASS
Mileage74,284 miles
Since last MOT+1,221 miles
PASS
Mileage73,063 miles
Since last MOT+5,841 miles
PASS
Mileage67,222 miles
Since last MOT+2,296 miles
PASS
Mileage64,926 miles
Since last MOT+2,267 miles
PASS
Mileage62,659 miles
Since last MOT+5,337 miles
PASS
Mileage57,322 miles
Since last MOT+8,782 miles
PASS
Mileage48,540 miles
Since last MOT+8,629 miles
PASS
Mileage39,911 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 WZD
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 WZD

What car is LA51 WZD?

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

What is the mileage of LA51 WZD?

The last recorded mileage for LA51 WZD was 115,932 miles, recorded on 24 Jun 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LA51 WZD passed its MOT?

LA51 WZD has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 Jun 2023.

Is LA51 WZD ULEZ compliant?

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

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