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VE51 HNL

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 229,011 miles on the clock, averaging 10,635 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 VE51 HNL

MOT Status
Due date passed
229,011
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
10,635

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 reading229,011 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,635
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VE51 HNL 100k132k165k197k229k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage229,011 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage229,011 miles
Since last MOT+3,638 miles
PASS
Mileage225,373 miles
Since last MOT+3,622 miles
PASS
Mileage221,751 miles
Since last MOT+7,492 miles
FAIL
Mileage214,259 miles
Since last MOT+9,610 miles
PASS
Mileage204,649 miles
Since last MOT+8,066 miles
PASS
Mileage196,583 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage196,580 miles
Since last MOT+10,094 miles
PASS
Mileage186,486 miles
Since last MOT+7,135 miles
PASS
Mileage179,351 miles
Since last MOT+14,316 miles
PASS
Mileage165,035 miles
Since last MOT+14,724 miles
PASS
Mileage150,311 miles
Since last MOT+16,358 miles
PASS
Mileage133,953 miles
Since last MOT+15,503 miles
PASS
Mileage118,450 miles
Since last MOT+18,176 miles
PASS
Mileage100,274 miles
Since last MOT+245 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,029 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 HNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeVE — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About VE51 HNL

What car is VE51 HNL?

VE51 HNL is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Worcester in 2002.

What is the mileage of VE51 HNL?

The last recorded mileage for VE51 HNL was 229,011 miles, recorded on 6 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE51 HNL passed its MOT?

VE51 HNL has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Mar 2018.

Is VE51 HNL ULEZ compliant?

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

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