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LE51 GOP

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 133,964 miles on the clock, averaging 6,002 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LE51 GOP

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,964
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,002

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading133,964 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,579
Average per year6,002
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LE51 GOP 71k86k102k118k134k '07'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,964 miles
Since last MOT+1,579 miles
PASS
Mileage132,385 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,385 miles
Since last MOT+7,921 miles
PASS
Mileage124,464 miles
Since last MOT+2,446 miles
PASS
Mileage122,018 miles
Since last MOT+1,251 miles
PASS
Mileage120,767 miles
Since last MOT+2,465 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,302 miles
Since last MOT+3,660 miles
PASS
Mileage114,642 miles
Since last MOT+7,986 miles
PASS
Mileage106,656 miles
Since last MOT+6,016 miles
PASS
Mileage100,640 miles
Since last MOT+12,669 miles
PASS
Mileage87,971 miles
Since last MOT+17,301 miles
PASS
Mileage70,670 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,655 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

RegistrationLE51 GOP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLE — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LE51 GOP

What car is LE51 GOP?

LE51 GOP is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2002.

What is the mileage of LE51 GOP?

The last recorded mileage for LE51 GOP was 133,964 miles, recorded on 25 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LE51 GOP passed its MOT?

LE51 GOP has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 25 Aug 2017.

Is LE51 GOP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LE51 GOP 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 LE51 GOP?

LE51 GOP is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.