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LF51 AUE

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourBlack
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 87,518 miles on the clock, averaging 3,291 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 LF51 AUE

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,518
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
3,291

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading87,518 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,291
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LF51 AUE 41k53k64k76k88k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,518 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,518 miles
Since last MOT+60 miles
PASS
Mileage87,458 miles
Since last MOT+2,688 miles
PASS
Mileage84,770 miles
Since last MOT+1,914 miles
PASS
Mileage82,856 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,856 miles
Since last MOT+2,096 miles
PASS
Mileage80,760 miles
Since last MOT+2,320 miles
PASS
Mileage78,440 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,440 miles
Since last MOT+3,887 miles
PASS
Mileage74,553 miles
Since last MOT+3,913 miles
PASS
Mileage70,640 miles
Since last MOT+4,186 miles
PASS
Mileage66,454 miles
Since last MOT+4,722 miles
PASS
Mileage61,732 miles
Since last MOT+4,112 miles
PASS
Mileage57,620 miles
Since last MOT+4,673 miles
PASS
Mileage52,947 miles
Since last MOT+3,836 miles
PASS
Mileage49,111 miles
Since last MOT+3,460 miles
PASS
Mileage45,651 miles
Since last MOT+4,738 miles
PASS
Mileage40,913 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 AUE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLF — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LF51 AUE

What car is LF51 AUE?

LF51 AUE is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2002.

What is the mileage of LF51 AUE?

The last recorded mileage for LF51 AUE was 87,518 miles, recorded on 7 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LF51 AUE passed its MOT?

LF51 AUE has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Sep 2020.

Is LF51 AUE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LF51 AUE 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 LF51 AUE?

LF51 AUE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.