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PY51 KXZ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 157,752 miles on the clock, averaging 7,832 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for PY51 KXZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,752
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,832

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading157,752 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,832
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PY51 KXZ 47k75k102k130k158k '05'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,752 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,752 miles
Since last MOT+3,742 miles
PASS
Mileage154,010 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,009 miles
Since last MOT+4,285 miles
PASS
Mileage149,724 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,724 miles
Since last MOT+4,623 miles
PASS
Mileage145,101 miles
Since last MOT+186 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,915 miles
Since last MOT+7,415 miles
PASS
Mileage137,500 miles
Since last MOT+10,257 miles
PASS
Mileage127,243 miles
Since last MOT+7,713 miles
PASS
Mileage119,530 miles
Since last MOT+4,349 miles
PASS
Mileage115,181 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,181 miles
Since last MOT+4,262 miles
PASS
Mileage110,919 miles
Since last MOT+5,643 miles
PASS
Mileage105,276 miles
Since last MOT+7,400 miles
PASS
Mileage97,876 miles
Since last MOT+7,056 miles
PASS
Mileage90,820 miles
Since last MOT+6,896 miles
PASS
Mileage83,924 miles
Since last MOT+15,615 miles
PASS
Mileage68,309 miles
Since last MOT+10,997 miles
PASS
Mileage57,312 miles
Since last MOT+10,169 miles
PASS
Mileage47,143 miles

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

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About PY51 KXZ

What car is PY51 KXZ?

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

What is the mileage of PY51 KXZ?

The last recorded mileage for PY51 KXZ was 157,752 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PY51 KXZ passed its MOT?

PY51 KXZ has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Jan 2020.

Is PY51 KXZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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