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LB51 YGU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourBlue
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 1595cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 22 and failing 5 (81% pass rate). It has 88,021 miles on the clock, averaging 3,654 miles per year, well 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 LB51 YGU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
88,021
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
22 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
3,654

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading88,021 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,359
Average per year3,654
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB51 YGU 13k32k50k69k88k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,021 miles
Since last MOT+1,359 miles
PASS
Mileage86,662 miles
Since last MOT+1,782 miles
PASS
Mileage84,880 miles
Since last MOT+2,077 miles
PASS
Mileage82,803 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,789 miles
Since last MOT+2,853 miles
PASS
Mileage79,936 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,936 miles
Since last MOT+2,883 miles
PASS
Mileage77,053 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,053 miles
Since last MOT+3,721 miles
PASS
Mileage73,332 miles
Since last MOT+2,390 miles
PASS
Mileage70,942 miles
Since last MOT+2,967 miles
PASS
Mileage67,975 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,974 miles
Since last MOT+3,741 miles
PASS
Mileage64,233 miles
Since last MOT+3,465 miles
PASS
Mileage60,768 miles
Since last MOT+1,390 miles
PASS
Mileage59,378 miles
Since last MOT+2,232 miles
PASS
Mileage57,146 miles
Since last MOT+4,204 miles
PASS
Mileage52,942 miles
Since last MOT+5,584 miles
PASS
Mileage47,358 miles
Since last MOT+4,194 miles
PASS
Mileage43,164 miles
Since last MOT+5,416 miles
PASS
Mileage37,748 miles
Since last MOT+5,544 miles
PASS
Mileage32,204 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,204 miles
Since last MOT+6,102 miles
PASS
Mileage26,102 miles
Since last MOT+3,922 miles
PASS
Mileage22,180 miles
Since last MOT+4,065 miles
PASS
Mileage18,115 miles
Since last MOT+5,310 miles
PASS
Mileage12,805 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 YGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LB51 YGU

What car is LB51 YGU?

LB51 YGU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2002.

What is the mileage of LB51 YGU?

The last recorded mileage for LB51 YGU was 88,021 miles, recorded on 4 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB51 YGU passed its MOT?

LB51 YGU has had 27 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (22 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 Aug 2026.

Is LB51 YGU ULEZ compliant?

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

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