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LS51 DEW

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 250,565 miles on the clock, averaging 9,757 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 LS51 DEW

MOT Status
Due date passed
250,565
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
9,757

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading250,565 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,757
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LS51 DEW 72k117k161k206k251k '05'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage250,565 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage250,565 miles
Since last MOT+4,828 miles
PASS
Mileage245,737 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage245,737 miles
Since last MOT+5,538 miles
PASS
Mileage240,199 miles
Since last MOT+4,019 miles
PASS
Mileage236,180 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage236,180 miles
Since last MOT+8,830 miles
PASS
Mileage227,350 miles
Since last MOT+9,814 miles
PASS
Mileage217,536 miles
Since last MOT+10,515 miles
PASS
Mileage207,021 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage207,021 miles
Since last MOT+11,522 miles
PASS
Mileage195,499 miles
Since last MOT+9,387 miles
PASS
Mileage186,112 miles
Since last MOT+4,896 miles
PASS
Mileage181,216 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage181,216 miles
Since last MOT+9,879 miles
PASS
Mileage171,337 miles
Since last MOT+11,203 miles
PASS
Mileage160,134 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,134 miles
Since last MOT+9,682 miles
PASS
Mileage150,452 miles
Since last MOT+14,070 miles
PASS
Mileage136,382 miles
Since last MOT+9,689 miles
PASS
Mileage126,693 miles
Since last MOT+13,079 miles
PASS
Mileage113,614 miles
Since last MOT+22,448 miles
PASS
Mileage91,166 miles
Since last MOT+19,249 miles
PASS
Mileage71,917 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

RegistrationLS51 DEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLS — Stanmore, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LS51 DEW

What car is LS51 DEW?

LS51 DEW is an green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2002.

What is the mileage of LS51 DEW?

The last recorded mileage for LS51 DEW was 250,565 miles, recorded on 19 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LS51 DEW passed its MOT?

LS51 DEW has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 Mar 2024.

Is LS51 DEW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LS51 DEW 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 LS51 DEW?

LS51 DEW is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.