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VE51 XWL

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 172,879 miles on the clock, averaging 7,184 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for VE51 XWL

MOT Status
Due date passed
172,879
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2005
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,184

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

Below average
Latest reading172,879 miles
Reading date
Miles last year296
Average per year7,184
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VE51 XWL 83k106k128k150k173k '05'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,879 miles
Since last MOT+296 miles
PASS
Mileage172,583 miles
Since last MOT+5,194 miles
PASS
Mileage167,389 miles
Since last MOT+5,393 miles
PASS
Mileage161,996 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,993 miles
Since last MOT+4,640 miles
PASS
Mileage157,353 miles
Since last MOT+8,248 miles
PASS
Mileage149,105 miles
Since last MOT+9,526 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,579 miles
Since last MOT+6,932 miles
PASS
Mileage132,647 miles
Since last MOT+8,664 miles
PASS
Mileage123,983 miles
Since last MOT+6,577 miles
PASS
Mileage117,406 miles
Since last MOT+10,316 miles
PASS
Mileage107,090 miles
Since last MOT+11,282 miles
PASS
Mileage95,808 miles
Since last MOT+12,615 miles
PASS
Mileage83,193 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 XWL
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 XWL

What car is VE51 XWL?

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

What is the mileage of VE51 XWL?

The last recorded mileage for VE51 XWL was 172,879 miles, recorded on 24 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE51 XWL passed its MOT?

VE51 XWL has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 24 Feb 2018.

Is VE51 XWL ULEZ compliant?

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

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