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LF51 OBM

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 74,740 miles on the clock, averaging 4,456 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 OBM

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,740
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
4,456

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 reading74,740 miles
Reading date
Miles last year44
Average per year4,456
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LF51 OBM 32k43k53k64k75k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,740 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
PASS
Mileage74,696 miles
Since last MOT+684 miles
PASS
Mileage74,012 miles
Since last MOT+2,848 miles
PASS
Mileage71,164 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,164 miles
Since last MOT+7,330 miles
PASS
Mileage63,834 miles
Since last MOT+3,621 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,213 miles
Since last MOT+5,029 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,184 miles
Since last MOT+3,258 miles
PASS
Mileage51,926 miles
Since last MOT+12,337 miles
PASS
Mileage39,589 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,583 miles
Since last MOT+7,635 miles
PASS
Mileage31,948 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,948 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LF51 OBM

What car is LF51 OBM?

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

What is the mileage of LF51 OBM?

The last recorded mileage for LF51 OBM was 74,740 miles, recorded on 19 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LF51 OBM passed its MOT?

LF51 OBM has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Jul 2016.

Is LF51 OBM ULEZ compliant?

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

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