Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2002 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 5 (50% pass rate). It has 148,018 miles on the clock, averaging 12,258 miles per year, above 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 MD51 MVL
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 148,018 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 12,258 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MD51 MVL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MD — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About MD51 MVL
What car is MD51 MVL?
MD51 MVL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.
What is the mileage of MD51 MVL?
The last recorded mileage for MD51 MVL was 148,018 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MD51 MVL passed its MOT?
MD51 MVL has had 10 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (5 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 31 Jan 2015.
Is MD51 MVL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MD51 MVL 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 MD51 MVL?
MD51 MVL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.