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PY51 KBP

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 177,076 miles on the clock, averaging 11,264 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for PY51 KBP

MOT Status
Due date passed
177,076
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
11,264

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading177,076 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,324
Average per year11,264
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PY51 KBP 52k83k115k146k177k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage177,076 miles
Since last MOT+14,324 miles
PASS
Mileage162,752 miles
Since last MOT+7,926 miles
PASS
Mileage154,826 miles
Since last MOT+11,623 miles
PASS
Mileage143,203 miles
Since last MOT+8,234 miles
PASS
Mileage134,969 miles
Since last MOT+7,531 miles
PASS
Mileage127,438 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,438 miles
Since last MOT+7,014 miles
PASS
Mileage120,424 miles
Since last MOT+9,268 miles
PASS
Mileage111,156 miles
Since last MOT+12,877 miles
PASS
Mileage98,279 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,279 miles
Since last MOT+20,035 miles
PASS
Mileage78,244 miles
Since last MOT+14,761 miles
PASS
Mileage63,483 miles
Since last MOT+11,375 miles
PASS
Mileage52,108 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

RegistrationPY51 KBP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePY — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About PY51 KBP

What car is PY51 KBP?

PY51 KBP is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2002.

What is the mileage of PY51 KBP?

The last recorded mileage for PY51 KBP was 177,076 miles, recorded on 8 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PY51 KBP passed its MOT?

PY51 KBP has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 8 Feb 2017.

Is PY51 KBP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PY51 KBP 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 PY51 KBP?

PY51 KBP is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.