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LC51 VVA

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 6 (57% pass rate). It has 178,020 miles on the clock, averaging 11,539 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 LC51 VVA

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,020
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
11,539

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading178,020 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9
Average per year11,539
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LC51 VVA 80k105k129k154k178k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage178,020 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,011 miles
Since last MOT+15,811 miles
PASS
Mileage162,200 miles
Since last MOT+12,215 miles
PASS
Mileage149,985 miles
Since last MOT+9,863 miles
PASS
Mileage140,122 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,122 miles
Since last MOT+17,007 miles
PASS
Mileage123,115 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,114 miles
Since last MOT+7,204 miles
PASS
Mileage115,910 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,910 miles
Since last MOT+11,372 miles
PASS
Mileage104,538 miles
Since last MOT+10,036 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,502 miles
Since last MOT+14,100 miles
PASS
Mileage80,402 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,402 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

RegistrationLC51 VVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLC — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LC51 VVA

What car is LC51 VVA?

LC51 VVA is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2002.

What is the mileage of LC51 VVA?

The last recorded mileage for LC51 VVA was 178,020 miles, recorded on 21 Jul 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LC51 VVA passed its MOT?

LC51 VVA has had 14 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (8 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 21 Jul 2014.

Is LC51 VVA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LC51 VVA 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 LC51 VVA?

LC51 VVA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.