Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2002 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 105,434 miles on the clock, averaging 5,814 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.
MOT & Mileage History for SW51 LFH
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 105,434 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,978 |
| Average per year | 5,814 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SW51 LFH |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SW — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About SW51 LFH
What car is SW51 LFH?
SW51 LFH is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2002.
What is the mileage of SW51 LFH?
The last recorded mileage for SW51 LFH was 105,434 miles, recorded on 8 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW51 LFH passed its MOT?
SW51 LFH has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Jan 2019.
Is SW51 LFH ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW51 LFH 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 SW51 LFH?
SW51 LFH is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.