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LF51 AWV

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 166,630 miles on the clock, averaging 5,371 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 LF51 AWV

MOT Status
Due date passed
166,630
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,371

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 reading166,630 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18,352
Average per year5,371
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LF51 AWV 94k112k130k148k167k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,630 miles
Since last MOT+18,352 miles
PASS
Mileage148,278 miles
Since last MOT+211 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,067 miles
Since last MOT+6,722 miles
PASS
Mileage141,345 miles
Since last MOT+10,965 miles
PASS
Mileage130,380 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,380 miles
Since last MOT+1,864 miles
PASS
Mileage128,516 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,490 miles
Since last MOT+5,520 miles
PASS
Mileage122,970 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,961 miles
Since last MOT+16,059 miles
PASS
Mileage106,902 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,896 miles
Since last MOT+14,903 miles
PASS
Mileage91,993 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,993 miles
Since last MOT+4,701 miles
PASS
Mileage87,292 miles
Since last MOT+6,936 miles
PASS
Mileage80,356 miles
Since last MOT+7,455 miles
PASS
Mileage72,901 miles
PASS
Mileage160,814 miles
Since last MOT+33,311 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,503 miles
Since last MOT+32,706 miles
PASS
Mileage94,797 miles
Since last MOT+724 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,073 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 AWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLF — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LF51 AWV

What car is LF51 AWV?

LF51 AWV is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2002.

What is the mileage of LF51 AWV?

The last recorded mileage for LF51 AWV was 166,630 miles, recorded on 14 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LF51 AWV passed its MOT?

LF51 AWV has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 14 Aug 2019.

Is LF51 AWV ULEZ compliant?

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

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