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SH51 KWJ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 103,244 miles on the clock, averaging 5,861 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for SH51 KWJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,244
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,861

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 reading103,244 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,451
Average per year5,861
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH51 KWJ 36k53k70k87k103k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,244 miles
Since last MOT+4,451 miles
PASS
Mileage98,793 miles
Since last MOT+7,562 miles
PASS
Mileage91,231 miles
Since last MOT+6,275 miles
PASS
Mileage84,956 miles
Since last MOT+2,775 miles
PASS
Mileage82,181 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,180 miles
Since last MOT+4,355 miles
PASS
Mileage77,825 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,825 miles
Since last MOT+4,696 miles
PASS
Mileage73,129 miles
Since last MOT+3,876 miles
PASS
Mileage69,253 miles
Since last MOT+3,621 miles
PASS
Mileage65,632 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,632 miles
Since last MOT+7,374 miles
PASS
Mileage58,258 miles
Since last MOT+7,663 miles
PASS
Mileage50,595 miles
Since last MOT+14,182 miles
PASS
Mileage36,413 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 KWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SH51 KWJ

What car is SH51 KWJ?

SH51 KWJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2002.

What is the mileage of SH51 KWJ?

The last recorded mileage for SH51 KWJ was 103,244 miles, recorded on 19 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH51 KWJ passed its MOT?

SH51 KWJ has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 19 Jun 2017.

Is SH51 KWJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH51 KWJ 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 SH51 KWJ?

SH51 KWJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.