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SW51 LHA

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Black Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourBlack
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 10 (57% pass rate). It has 174,892 miles on the clock, averaging 11,833 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for SW51 LHA

MOT Status
Due date passed
174,892
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
11,833

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading174,892 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year11,833
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW51 LHA 36k71k105k140k175k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage174,892 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage174,889 miles
Since last MOT+12,033 miles
PASS
Mileage162,856 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,856 miles
Since last MOT+11,962 miles
PASS
Mileage150,894 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,876 miles
Since last MOT+4,829 miles
PASS
Mileage146,047 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,047 miles
Since last MOT+3,206 miles
PASS
Mileage142,841 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,805 miles
Since last MOT+4,485 miles
PASS
Mileage138,320 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,320 miles
Since last MOT+20,890 miles
PASS
Mileage117,430 miles
Since last MOT+16,597 miles
PASS
Mileage100,833 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,833 miles
Since last MOT+18,442 miles
PASS
Mileage82,391 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,391 miles
Since last MOT+17,373 miles
PASS
Mileage65,018 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,018 miles
Since last MOT+15,358 miles
PASS
Mileage49,660 miles
Since last MOT+7,387 miles
PASS
Mileage42,273 miles
Since last MOT+6,497 miles
PASS
Mileage35,776 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,776 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 LHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SW51 LHA

What car is SW51 LHA?

SW51 LHA is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2002.

What is the mileage of SW51 LHA?

The last recorded mileage for SW51 LHA was 174,892 miles, recorded on 16 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW51 LHA passed its MOT?

SW51 LHA has had 23 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (13 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 16 Oct 2017.

Is SW51 LHA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW51 LHA 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 LHA?

SW51 LHA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.