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LC51 VYP

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourSilver
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 50,481 miles on the clock, averaging 2,059 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 LC51 VYP

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
50,481
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
2,059

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading50,481 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,059
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LC51 VYP 12k21k31k41k50k '06'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage50,481 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,481 miles
Since last MOT+2,917 miles
PASS
Mileage47,564 miles
Since last MOT+2,351 miles
PASS
Mileage45,213 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,213 miles
Since last MOT+12,171 miles
PASS
Mileage33,042 miles
Since last MOT+7,575 miles
PASS
Mileage25,467 miles
Since last MOT+310 miles
PASS
Mileage25,157 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,157 miles
Since last MOT+340 miles
PASS
Mileage24,817 miles
Since last MOT+229 miles
PASS
Mileage24,588 miles
Since last MOT+875 miles
PASS
Mileage23,713 miles
Since last MOT+924 miles
PASS
Mileage22,789 miles
Since last MOT+1,409 miles
PASS
Mileage21,380 miles
Since last MOT+1,163 miles
PASS
Mileage20,217 miles
Since last MOT+1,284 miles
PASS
Mileage18,933 miles
Since last MOT+1,440 miles
PASS
Mileage17,493 miles
Since last MOT+1,400 miles
PASS
Mileage16,093 miles
Since last MOT+594 miles
PASS
Mileage15,499 miles
Since last MOT+902 miles
PASS
Mileage14,597 miles
Since last MOT+3,050 miles
PASS
Mileage11,547 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 VYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLC — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LC51 VYP

What car is LC51 VYP?

LC51 VYP is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2002.

What is the mileage of LC51 VYP?

The last recorded mileage for LC51 VYP was 50,481 miles, recorded on 17 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LC51 VYP passed its MOT?

LC51 VYP has had 21 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (18 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 Nov 2025.

Is LC51 VYP ULEZ compliant?

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

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