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SP51 LNA

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 194,040 miles on the clock, averaging 13,227 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SP51 LNA

MOT Status
Due date passed
194,040
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
13,227

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading194,040 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,655
Average per year13,227
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SP51 LNA 41k79k118k156k194k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage194,040 miles
Since last MOT+5,655 miles
PASS
Mileage188,385 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage188,367 miles
Since last MOT+11,998 miles
PASS
Mileage176,369 miles
Since last MOT+19,578 miles
PASS
Mileage156,791 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,791 miles
Since last MOT+9,920 miles
PASS
Mileage146,871 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,871 miles
Since last MOT+13,096 miles
PASS
Mileage133,775 miles
Since last MOT+12,949 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,826 miles
Since last MOT+13,153 miles
PASS
Mileage107,673 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,673 miles
Since last MOT+21,214 miles
PASS
Mileage86,459 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,459 miles
Since last MOT+18,618 miles
PASS
Mileage67,841 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,841 miles
Since last MOT+15,601 miles
PASS
Mileage52,240 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,240 miles
Since last MOT+10,939 miles
PASS
Mileage41,301 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 LNA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSP — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SP51 LNA

What car is SP51 LNA?

SP51 LNA is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Dundee in 2002.

What is the mileage of SP51 LNA?

The last recorded mileage for SP51 LNA was 194,040 miles, recorded on 23 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SP51 LNA passed its MOT?

SP51 LNA has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 23 Aug 2017.

Is SP51 LNA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SP51 LNA 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 SP51 LNA?

SP51 LNA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.