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MF51 PBY

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1896cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 1896cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 125,235 miles on the clock, averaging 3,800 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MF51 PBY

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,235
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,800

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading125,235 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-39,048
Average per year3,800
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MF51 PBY 60k77k93k109k125k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,235 miles
PASS
Mileage164,283 miles
Since last MOT+331 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,952 miles
Since last MOT+6,852 miles
PASS
Mileage157,100 miles
Since last MOT+104 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,996 miles
Since last MOT+4,266 miles
PASS
Mileage152,730 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,730 miles
Since last MOT+4,951 miles
PASS
Mileage147,779 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,778 miles
Since last MOT+4,224 miles
PASS
Mileage143,554 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,554 miles
Since last MOT+9,722 miles
PASS
Mileage133,832 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,820 miles
Since last MOT+4,538 miles
PASS
Mileage129,282 miles
Since last MOT+4,557 miles
PASS
Mileage124,725 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,720 miles
Since last MOT+3,995 miles
PASS
Mileage120,725 miles
Since last MOT+3,482 miles
PASS
Mileage117,243 miles
Since last MOT+4,860 miles
PASS
Mileage112,383 miles
Since last MOT+7,637 miles
PASS
Mileage104,746 miles
Since last MOT+14,610 miles
PASS
Mileage90,136 miles
Since last MOT+14,347 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,789 miles
Since last MOT+15,426 miles
PASS
Mileage60,363 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 PBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMF — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About MF51 PBY

What car is MF51 PBY?

MF51 PBY is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MF51 PBY?

The last recorded mileage for MF51 PBY was 125,235 miles, recorded on 8 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MF51 PBY passed its MOT?

MF51 PBY has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 8 Mar 2023.

Is MF51 PBY ULEZ compliant?

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

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