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VE51 ODL

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 3 (87% pass rate). It has 124,078 miles on the clock, averaging 4,275 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for VE51 ODL

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,078
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,275

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading124,078 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,275
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VE51 ODL 43k63k84k104k124k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,078 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,078 miles
Since last MOT+597 miles
PASS
Mileage123,481 miles
Since last MOT+1,117 miles
PASS
Mileage122,364 miles
Since last MOT+1,437 miles
PASS
Mileage120,927 miles
Since last MOT+912 miles
PASS
Mileage120,015 miles
Since last MOT+2,209 miles
PASS
Mileage117,806 miles
Since last MOT+4,683 miles
PASS
Mileage113,123 miles
Since last MOT+5,275 miles
PASS
Mileage107,848 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,845 miles
Since last MOT+4,985 miles
PASS
Mileage102,860 miles
Since last MOT+3,394 miles
PASS
Mileage99,466 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,466 miles
Since last MOT+4,301 miles
PASS
Mileage95,165 miles
Since last MOT+4,943 miles
PASS
Mileage90,222 miles
Since last MOT+4,242 miles
PASS
Mileage85,980 miles
Since last MOT+3,917 miles
PASS
Mileage82,063 miles
Since last MOT+5,945 miles
PASS
Mileage76,118 miles
Since last MOT+5,469 miles
PASS
Mileage70,649 miles
Since last MOT+10,280 miles
PASS
Mileage60,369 miles
Since last MOT+6,065 miles
PASS
Mileage54,304 miles
Since last MOT+5,927 miles
PASS
Mileage48,377 miles
Since last MOT+5,361 miles
PASS
Mileage43,016 miles

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

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About VE51 ODL

What car is VE51 ODL?

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

What is the mileage of VE51 ODL?

The last recorded mileage for VE51 ODL was 124,078 miles, recorded on 11 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE51 ODL passed its MOT?

VE51 ODL has had 23 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (20 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 Jan 2025.

Is VE51 ODL ULEZ compliant?

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

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