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LB51 SVF

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 147,829 miles on the clock, averaging 8,550 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 LB51 SVF

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,829
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2005
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
8,550

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading147,829 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,559
Average per year8,550
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB51 SVF 68k88k108k128k148k '05'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,829 miles
Since last MOT+2,559 miles
PASS
Mileage145,270 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,269 miles
Since last MOT+1,545 miles
PASS
Mileage143,724 miles
Since last MOT+12,730 miles
PASS
Mileage130,994 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,984 miles
Since last MOT+18,494 miles
PASS
Mileage112,490 miles
Since last MOT+14,117 miles
PASS
Mileage98,373 miles
Since last MOT+19,715 miles
PASS
Mileage78,658 miles
Since last MOT+8,363 miles
PASS
Mileage70,295 miles
Since last MOT+1,938 miles
PASS
Mileage68,357 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

RegistrationLB51 SVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LB51 SVF

What car is LB51 SVF?

LB51 SVF is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2002.

What is the mileage of LB51 SVF?

The last recorded mileage for LB51 SVF was 147,829 miles, recorded on 9 Apr 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB51 SVF passed its MOT?

LB51 SVF has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 9 Apr 2015.

Is LB51 SVF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LB51 SVF 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 LB51 SVF?

LB51 SVF is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.