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 Diesel 1896cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 109,426 miles on the clock, averaging 4,472 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for MF51 XLA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 109,426 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,472 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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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
| Registration | MF51 XLA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| 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 XLA
What car is MF51 XLA?
MF51 XLA is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.
What is the mileage of MF51 XLA?
The last recorded mileage for MF51 XLA was 109,426 miles, recorded on 27 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MF51 XLA passed its MOT?
MF51 XLA has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Sep 2017.
Is MF51 XLA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MF51 XLA 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 XLA?
MF51 XLA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.