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LP51 TCJ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, 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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 142,876 miles on the clock, averaging 6,935 miles per year, 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 LP51 TCJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,876
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2007
65%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
6,935

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading142,876 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,935
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LP51 TCJ 24k54k84k113k143k '07'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,876 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,876 miles
Since last MOT+5,310 miles
PASS
Mileage137,566 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,565 miles
Since last MOT+7,680 miles
PASS
Mileage129,885 miles
Since last MOT+8,085 miles
PASS
Mileage121,800 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,800 miles
Since last MOT+7,049 miles
PASS
Mileage114,751 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,751 miles
Since last MOT+8,509 miles
PASS
Mileage106,242 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,242 miles
Since last MOT+8,290 miles
PASS
Mileage97,952 miles
Since last MOT+9,339 miles
PASS
Mileage88,613 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,556 miles
Since last MOT+10,792 miles
PASS
Mileage77,764 miles
Since last MOT+356 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,408 miles
Since last MOT+9,608 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,800 miles
Since last MOT+9,096 miles
PASS
Mileage58,704 miles
Since last MOT+5,213 miles
PASS
Mileage53,491 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,491 miles
Since last MOT+4,774 miles
PASS
Mileage48,717 miles
Since last MOT+4,757 miles
PASS
Mileage43,960 miles
Since last MOT+4,223 miles
PASS
Mileage39,737 miles
Since last MOT+4,372 miles
PASS
Mileage35,365 miles
Since last MOT+5,906 miles
PASS
Mileage29,459 miles
Since last MOT+5,053 miles
PASS
Mileage24,406 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP51 TCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLP — Stanmore, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LP51 TCJ

What car is LP51 TCJ?

LP51 TCJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2002.

What is the mileage of LP51 TCJ?

The last recorded mileage for LP51 TCJ was 142,876 miles, recorded on 5 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LP51 TCJ passed its MOT?

LP51 TCJ has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 5 Feb 2024.

Is LP51 TCJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LP51 TCJ 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 LP51 TCJ?

LP51 TCJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.