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VE51 NLT

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Beige Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBeige
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 162,402 miles on the clock, averaging 10,118 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 NLT

MOT Status
Due date passed
162,402
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
10,118

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading162,402 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,380
Average per year10,118
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VE51 NLT 41k71k102k132k162k '06'18'13

Check VE51 NLT

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage162,402 miles
Since last MOT+9,380 miles
PASS
Mileage153,022 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,022 miles
Since last MOT+4,330 miles
PASS
Mileage148,692 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,692 miles
Since last MOT+8,013 miles
PASS
Mileage140,679 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,679 miles
Since last MOT+9,747 miles
PASS
Mileage130,932 miles
Since last MOT+55 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,877 miles
Since last MOT+16,378 miles
PASS
Mileage114,499 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,499 miles
Since last MOT+17,221 miles
PASS
Mileage97,278 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,278 miles
Since last MOT+22,629 miles
PASS
Mileage74,649 miles
Since last MOT+15,321 miles
PASS
Mileage59,328 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,325 miles
PASS
FAIL
Mileage47,646 miles
Since last MOT+6,553 miles
PASS
Mileage41,093 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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

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Vehicle Details

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

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About VE51 NLT

What car is VE51 NLT?

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

What is the mileage of VE51 NLT?

The last recorded mileage for VE51 NLT was 162,402 miles, recorded on 6 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE51 NLT passed its MOT?

VE51 NLT has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 6 Feb 2018.

Is VE51 NLT ULEZ compliant?

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

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