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VE51 XPA

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

Blue Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourBlue
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 1600cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 92,076 miles on the clock, averaging 4,345 miles per year, well below 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 VE51 XPA

MOT Status
Due date passed
92,076
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,345

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading92,076 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,345
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VE51 XPA 27k43k60k76k92k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,076 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,076 miles
Since last MOT+843 miles
PASS
Mileage91,233 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,233 miles
Since last MOT+1,863 miles
PASS
Mileage89,370 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,370 miles
Since last MOT+3,845 miles
PASS
Mileage85,525 miles
Since last MOT+1,408 miles
PASS
Mileage84,117 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,117 miles
Since last MOT+2,062 miles
PASS
Mileage82,055 miles
Since last MOT+572 miles
PASS
Mileage81,483 miles
Since last MOT+2,765 miles
PASS
Mileage78,718 miles
Since last MOT+2,349 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,369 miles
Since last MOT+5,778 miles
PASS
Mileage70,591 miles
Since last MOT+5,430 miles
PASS
Mileage65,161 miles
Since last MOT+7,586 miles
PASS
Mileage57,575 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,575 miles
Since last MOT+8,296 miles
PASS
Mileage49,279 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,267 miles
Since last MOT+8,385 miles
PASS
Mileage40,882 miles
Since last MOT+7,692 miles
PASS
Mileage33,190 miles
Since last MOT+6,011 miles
PASS
Mileage27,179 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 XPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeVE — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About VE51 XPA

What car is VE51 XPA?

VE51 XPA is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Worcester in 2002.

What is the mileage of VE51 XPA?

The last recorded mileage for VE51 XPA was 92,076 miles, recorded on 13 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE51 XPA passed its MOT?

VE51 XPA has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 13 Jan 2021.

Is VE51 XPA ULEZ compliant?

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

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