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LO51 GFU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 198,326 miles on the clock, averaging 9,198 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 LO51 GFU

MOT Status
Due date passed
198,326
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,198

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading198,326 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,239
Average per year9,198
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LO51 GFU 82k111k140k169k198k '07'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage198,326 miles
Since last MOT+12,239 miles
PASS
Mileage186,087 miles
Since last MOT+17,872 miles
PASS
Mileage168,215 miles
Since last MOT+15,524 miles
PASS
Mileage152,691 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,691 miles
Since last MOT+16,137 miles
PASS
Mileage136,554 miles
Since last MOT+13,351 miles
PASS
Mileage123,203 miles
Since last MOT+8,044 miles
PASS
Mileage115,159 miles
Since last MOT+59 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,100 miles
Since last MOT+3,604 miles
PASS
Mileage111,496 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,496 miles
Since last MOT+4,452 miles
PASS
Mileage107,044 miles
Since last MOT+4,240 miles
PASS
Mileage102,804 miles
Since last MOT+6,763 miles
PASS
Mileage96,041 miles
Since last MOT+6,558 miles
PASS
Mileage89,483 miles
Since last MOT+7,970 miles
PASS
Mileage81,513 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

RegistrationLO51 GFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLO — Stanmore, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LO51 GFU

What car is LO51 GFU?

LO51 GFU is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2002.

What is the mileage of LO51 GFU?

The last recorded mileage for LO51 GFU was 198,326 miles, recorded on 16 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LO51 GFU passed its MOT?

LO51 GFU has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Oct 2019.

Is LO51 GFU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LO51 GFU 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 LO51 GFU?

LO51 GFU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.