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VE51 ELL

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Silver Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourSilver
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 115,683 miles on the clock, averaging 4,371 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for VE51 ELL

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,683
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
4,371

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading115,683 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,380
Average per year4,371
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VE51 ELL 30k52k73k94k116k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage115,683 miles
Since last MOT+6,380 miles
PASS
Mileage109,303 miles
Since last MOT+1,511 miles
PASS
Mileage107,792 miles
Since last MOT+3,446 miles
PASS
Mileage104,346 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,346 miles
Since last MOT+2,689 miles
PASS
Mileage101,657 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,657 miles
Since last MOT+1,626 miles
PASS
Mileage100,031 miles
Since last MOT+2,454 miles
PASS
Mileage97,577 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,577 miles
Since last MOT+3,293 miles
PASS
Mileage94,284 miles
Since last MOT+3,955 miles
PASS
Mileage90,329 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,329 miles
Since last MOT+5,139 miles
PASS
Mileage85,190 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,190 miles
Since last MOT+5,103 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,087 miles
Since last MOT+4,589 miles
PASS
Mileage75,498 miles
Since last MOT+5,413 miles
PASS
Mileage70,085 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,085 miles
Since last MOT+5,194 miles
PASS
Mileage64,891 miles
Since last MOT+6,117 miles
PASS
Mileage58,774 miles
Since last MOT+4,631 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,143 miles
Since last MOT+6,022 miles
PASS
Mileage48,121 miles
Since last MOT+5,631 miles
PASS
Mileage42,490 miles
Since last MOT+6,069 miles
PASS
Mileage36,421 miles
Since last MOT+5,994 miles
PASS
Mileage30,427 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 ELL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeVE — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About VE51 ELL

What car is VE51 ELL?

VE51 ELL is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Worcester in 2002.

What is the mileage of VE51 ELL?

The last recorded mileage for VE51 ELL was 115,683 miles, recorded on 19 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE51 ELL passed its MOT?

VE51 ELL has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 19 Nov 2025.

Is VE51 ELL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VE51 ELL 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 VE51 ELL?

VE51 ELL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.