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SW51 NWX

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 128,938 miles on the clock, averaging 11,675 miles per year, above 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 NWX

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,938
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2005
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
11,675

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading128,938 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,675
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SW51 NWX 56k74k92k111k129k '05'12'08

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,938 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,938 miles
Since last MOT+11,420 miles
PASS
Mileage117,518 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,518 miles
Since last MOT+11,520 miles
PASS
Mileage105,998 miles
Since last MOT+8,781 miles
PASS
Mileage97,217 miles
Since last MOT+11,933 miles
PASS
Mileage85,284 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,284 miles
Since last MOT+12,285 miles
PASS
Mileage72,999 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,999 miles
Since last MOT+15,037 miles
PASS
Mileage57,962 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,962 miles
Since last MOT+2,069 miles
PASS
Mileage55,893 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 NWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SW51 NWX

What car is SW51 NWX?

SW51 NWX is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2002.

What is the mileage of SW51 NWX?

The last recorded mileage for SW51 NWX was 128,938 miles, recorded on 19 Mar 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW51 NWX passed its MOT?

SW51 NWX has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Mar 2012.

Is SW51 NWX ULEZ compliant?

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

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