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PY51 KBU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 123,827 miles on the clock, averaging 6,104 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for PY51 KBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,827
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,104

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

Below average
Latest reading123,827 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,303
Average per year6,104
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PY51 KBU 32k55k78k101k124k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,827 miles
Since last MOT+3,303 miles
PASS
Mileage120,524 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,524 miles
Since last MOT+3,094 miles
PASS
Mileage117,430 miles
Since last MOT+3,588 miles
PASS
Mileage113,842 miles
Since last MOT+3,746 miles
PASS
Mileage110,096 miles
Since last MOT+5,134 miles
PASS
Mileage104,962 miles
Since last MOT+5,497 miles
PASS
Mileage99,465 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,463 miles
Since last MOT+6,602 miles
PASS
Mileage92,861 miles
Since last MOT+85 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,776 miles
Since last MOT+7,582 miles
PASS
Mileage85,194 miles
Since last MOT+8,807 miles
PASS
Mileage76,387 miles
Since last MOT+11,426 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,961 miles
Since last MOT+8,430 miles
PASS
Mileage56,531 miles
Since last MOT+7,468 miles
PASS
Mileage49,063 miles
Since last MOT+5,824 miles
PASS
Mileage43,239 miles
Since last MOT+4,036 miles
PASS
Mileage39,203 miles
Since last MOT+7,616 miles
PASS
Mileage31,587 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About PY51 KBU

What car is PY51 KBU?

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

What is the mileage of PY51 KBU?

The last recorded mileage for PY51 KBU was 123,827 miles, recorded on 14 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PY51 KBU passed its MOT?

PY51 KBU has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Sep 2021.

Is PY51 KBU ULEZ compliant?

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

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