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PY51 MXP

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Blue Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1984cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 120,071 miles on the clock, averaging 3,691 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for PY51 MXP

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,071
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
3,691

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
7

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading120,071 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,691
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PY51 MXP 64k78k92k106k120k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,071 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,071 miles
Since last MOT+3,067 miles
PASS
Mileage117,004 miles
Since last MOT+3,329 miles
PASS
Mileage113,675 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,674 miles
Since last MOT+9,700 miles
PASS
Mileage103,974 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,973 miles
Since last MOT+2,293 miles
PASS
Mileage101,680 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,680 miles
Since last MOT+2,842 miles
PASS
Mileage98,838 miles
Since last MOT+3,332 miles
PASS
Mileage95,506 miles
Since last MOT+4,161 miles
PASS
Mileage91,345 miles
Since last MOT+3,974 miles
PASS
Mileage87,371 miles
Since last MOT+3,854 miles
PASS
Mileage83,517 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,509 miles
Since last MOT+2,501 miles
PASS
Mileage81,008 miles
Since last MOT+16,622 miles
PASS
Mileage64,386 miles

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Camshaft position sensor (part 06A905377)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY51 MXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePY — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About PY51 MXP

What car is PY51 MXP?

PY51 MXP is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2002.

What is the mileage of PY51 MXP?

The last recorded mileage for PY51 MXP was 120,071 miles, recorded on 10 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PY51 MXP passed its MOT?

PY51 MXP has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Feb 2021.

Is PY51 MXP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PY51 MXP is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is PY51 MXP?

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