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PY51 MDN

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 207,182 miles on the clock, averaging 5,479 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 MDN

MOT Status
Due date passed
207,182
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,479

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading207,182 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,264
Average per year5,479
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PY51 MDN 135k153k171k189k207k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage207,182 miles
Since last MOT+10,264 miles
PASS
Mileage196,918 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage196,918 miles
Since last MOT+11,258 miles
PASS
Mileage185,660 miles
Since last MOT+3,198 miles
PASS
Mileage182,462 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage182,462 miles
Since last MOT+4,174 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,288 miles
Since last MOT+4,697 miles
PASS
Mileage173,591 miles
Since last MOT+4,445 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,146 miles
Since last MOT+4,735 miles
PASS
Mileage164,411 miles
Since last MOT+4,690 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,721 miles
Since last MOT+4,974 miles
PASS
Mileage154,747 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,747 miles
Since last MOT+5,304 miles
PASS
Mileage149,443 miles
Since last MOT+5,556 miles
PASS
Mileage143,887 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,887 miles
Since last MOT+4,875 miles
PASS
Mileage139,012 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,012 miles
Since last MOT+4,072 miles
PASS
Mileage134,940 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About PY51 MDN

What car is PY51 MDN?

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

What is the mileage of PY51 MDN?

The last recorded mileage for PY51 MDN was 207,182 miles, recorded on 30 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PY51 MDN passed its MOT?

PY51 MDN has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 30 Mar 2019.

Is PY51 MDN ULEZ compliant?

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

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