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LO51 GHV

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Stanmore, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 229,053 miles on the clock, averaging 15,854 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 GHV

MOT Status
Due date passed
229,053
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
15,854

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 reading229,053 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17,052
Average per year15,854
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LO51 GHV 38k86k134k181k229k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage229,053 miles
Since last MOT+17,052 miles
PASS
Mileage212,001 miles
Since last MOT+17,264 miles
PASS
Mileage194,737 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage194,737 miles
Since last MOT+22,433 miles
PASS
Mileage172,304 miles
Since last MOT+29,786 miles
PASS
Mileage142,518 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,518 miles
Since last MOT+16,938 miles
PASS
Mileage125,580 miles
Since last MOT+13,804 miles
PASS
Mileage111,776 miles
Since last MOT+226 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,550 miles
Since last MOT+16,484 miles
PASS
Mileage95,066 miles
Since last MOT+23,537 miles
PASS
Mileage71,529 miles
Since last MOT+14,095 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,434 miles
Since last MOT+6,994 miles
PASS
Mileage50,440 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,404 miles
Since last MOT+5,036 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,368 miles
Since last MOT+6,877 miles
PASS
Mileage38,491 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 GHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLO — Stanmore, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LO51 GHV

What car is LO51 GHV?

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

What is the mileage of LO51 GHV?

The last recorded mileage for LO51 GHV was 229,053 miles, recorded on 8 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LO51 GHV passed its MOT?

LO51 GHV has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 8 Feb 2018.

Is LO51 GHV ULEZ compliant?

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

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