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MF51 XJV

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourSilver
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 1595cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 4 (84% pass rate). It has 53,136 miles on the clock, averaging 2,184 miles per year, well below 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 XJV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
53,136
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
84%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
2,184

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading53,136 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13
Average per year2,184
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MF51 XJV 9k20k31k42k53k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage53,136 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,123 miles
Since last MOT+8,667 miles
PASS
Mileage44,456 miles
Since last MOT+2,084 miles
PASS
Mileage42,372 miles
Since last MOT+2,802 miles
PASS
Mileage39,570 miles
Since last MOT+1,239 miles
PASS
Mileage38,331 miles
Since last MOT+1,372 miles
PASS
Mileage36,959 miles
Since last MOT+1,405 miles
PASS
Mileage35,554 miles
Since last MOT+1,650 miles
PASS
Mileage33,904 miles
Since last MOT+2,032 miles
PASS
Mileage31,872 miles
Since last MOT+3,291 miles
PASS
Mileage28,581 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,581 miles
Since last MOT+2,572 miles
PASS
Mileage26,009 miles
Since last MOT+1,326 miles
PASS
Mileage24,683 miles
Since last MOT+812 miles
PASS
Mileage23,871 miles
Since last MOT+840 miles
PASS
Mileage23,031 miles
Since last MOT+537 miles
PASS
Mileage22,494 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,475 miles
Since last MOT+1,327 miles
PASS
Mileage21,148 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,148 miles
Since last MOT+2,877 miles
PASS
Mileage18,271 miles
Since last MOT+3,011 miles
PASS
Mileage15,260 miles
Since last MOT+2,043 miles
PASS
Mileage13,217 miles
Since last MOT+1,719 miles
PASS
Mileage11,498 miles
Since last MOT+2,263 miles
PASS
Mileage9,235 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 XJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMF — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About MF51 XJV

What car is MF51 XJV?

MF51 XJV is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MF51 XJV?

The last recorded mileage for MF51 XJV was 53,136 miles, recorded on 23 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MF51 XJV passed its MOT?

MF51 XJV has had 25 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (21 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 23 Feb 2026.

Is MF51 XJV ULEZ compliant?

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

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