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MF51 OFJ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 123,499 miles on the clock, averaging 6,162 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for MF51 OFJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,499
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,162

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 reading123,499 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,162
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MF51 OFJ 44k64k84k104k123k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,499 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,499 miles
Since last MOT+10,467 miles
PASS
Mileage113,032 miles
Since last MOT+2,948 miles
PASS
Mileage110,084 miles
Since last MOT+3,358 miles
PASS
Mileage106,726 miles
Since last MOT+3,398 miles
PASS
Mileage103,328 miles
Since last MOT+4,348 miles
PASS
Mileage98,980 miles
Since last MOT+4,315 miles
PASS
Mileage94,665 miles
Since last MOT+4,795 miles
PASS
Mileage89,870 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,870 miles
Since last MOT+4,903 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,967 miles
Since last MOT+5,942 miles
PASS
Mileage79,025 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,023 miles
Since last MOT+13,634 miles
PASS
Mileage65,389 miles
Since last MOT+7,591 miles
PASS
Mileage57,798 miles
Since last MOT+7,373 miles
PASS
Mileage50,425 miles
Since last MOT+6,900 miles
PASS
Mileage43,525 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

RegistrationMF51 OFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMF — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About MF51 OFJ

What car is MF51 OFJ?

MF51 OFJ is an green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MF51 OFJ?

The last recorded mileage for MF51 OFJ was 123,499 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MF51 OFJ passed its MOT?

MF51 OFJ has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Feb 2019.

Is MF51 OFJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MF51 OFJ 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 MF51 OFJ?

MF51 OFJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.