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LF51 LXA

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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 14 (46% pass rate). It has 225,949 miles on the clock, averaging 9,200 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 LF51 LXA

MOT Status
Due date passed
225,949
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
46%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 14 failed

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

14

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
9,200

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading225,949 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,804
Average per year9,200
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LF51 LXA 101k132k163k195k226k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage225,949 miles
Since last MOT+3,804 miles
PASS
Mileage222,145 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage222,145 miles
Since last MOT+2,336 miles
PASS
Mileage219,809 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage219,809 miles
Since last MOT+3,091 miles
PASS
Mileage216,718 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage216,718 miles
Since last MOT+7,346 miles
PASS
Mileage209,372 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage209,372 miles
Since last MOT+4,693 miles
PASS
Mileage204,679 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage204,675 miles
Since last MOT+13,473 miles
PASS
Mileage191,202 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage191,202 miles
Since last MOT+10,618 miles
PASS
Mileage180,584 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage180,584 miles
Since last MOT+15,073 miles
PASS
Mileage165,511 miles
Since last MOT+104 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,407 miles
Since last MOT+15,757 miles
PASS
Mileage149,650 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,650 miles
Since last MOT+12,590 miles
PASS
Mileage137,060 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,060 miles
Since last MOT+11,610 miles
PASS
Mileage125,450 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,450 miles
Since last MOT+13,087 miles
PASS
Mileage112,363 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,363 miles
Since last MOT+11,744 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,619 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LF51 LXA

What car is LF51 LXA?

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

What is the mileage of LF51 LXA?

The last recorded mileage for LF51 LXA was 225,949 miles, recorded on 9 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LF51 LXA passed its MOT?

LF51 LXA has had 26 MOT tests with a 46% pass rate (12 passes, 14 failures). It last was tested on 9 Sep 2019.

Is LF51 LXA ULEZ compliant?

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

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