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VX51 XCT

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 221,390 miles on the clock, averaging 8,526 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for VX51 XCT

MOT Status
Due date passed
221,390
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
8,526

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading221,390 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20
Average per year8,526
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VX51 XCT 65k104k143k182k221k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage221,390 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage221,370 miles
Since last MOT+726 miles
PASS
Mileage220,644 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage220,618 miles
Since last MOT+525 miles
PASS
Mileage220,093 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage220,091 miles
Since last MOT+2,160 miles
PASS
Mileage217,931 miles
Since last MOT+6,791 miles
PASS
Mileage211,140 miles
Since last MOT+13,360 miles
PASS
Mileage197,780 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage197,774 miles
Since last MOT+15,323 miles
PASS
Mileage182,451 miles
Since last MOT+7,819 miles
PASS
Mileage174,632 miles
Since last MOT+9,868 miles
PASS
Mileage164,764 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,764 miles
Since last MOT+9,051 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,713 miles
Since last MOT+9,339 miles
PASS
Mileage146,374 miles
Since last MOT+10,072 miles
PASS
Mileage136,302 miles
Since last MOT+9,151 miles
PASS
Mileage127,151 miles
Since last MOT+10,949 miles
PASS
Mileage116,202 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,202 miles
Since last MOT+8,794 miles
PASS
Mileage107,408 miles
Since last MOT+10,156 miles
PASS
Mileage97,252 miles
Since last MOT+9,301 miles
PASS
Mileage87,951 miles
Since last MOT+11,190 miles
PASS
Mileage76,761 miles
Since last MOT+12,017 miles
PASS
Mileage64,744 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

RegistrationVX51 XCT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeVX — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About VX51 XCT

What car is VX51 XCT?

VX51 XCT is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Worcester in 2002.

What is the mileage of VX51 XCT?

The last recorded mileage for VX51 XCT was 221,390 miles, recorded on 21 May 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VX51 XCT passed its MOT?

VX51 XCT has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 21 May 2024.

Is VX51 XCT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VX51 XCT 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 VX51 XCT?

VX51 XCT is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.