Vehicle summary
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 1598cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 166,280 miles on the clock, averaging 11,469 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 MF51 PBU
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 166,280 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 11,469 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MF51 PBU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MF — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About MF51 PBU
What car is MF51 PBU?
MF51 PBU is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.
What is the mileage of MF51 PBU?
The last recorded mileage for MF51 PBU was 166,280 miles, recorded on 22 Mar 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MF51 PBU passed its MOT?
MF51 PBU has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 22 Mar 2013.
Is MF51 PBU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MF51 PBU 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 MF51 PBU?
MF51 PBU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.