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WA51 GHZ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Exeter, West of England · 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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 6 (77% pass rate). It has 89,882 miles on the clock, averaging 2,237 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 WA51 GHZ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
89,882
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
2,237

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 reading89,882 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,237
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WA51 GHZ 45k56k68k79k90k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,882 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,882 miles
Since last MOT+1,220 miles
PASS
Mileage88,662 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,662 miles
Since last MOT+1,546 miles
PASS
Mileage87,116 miles
Since last MOT+1,573 miles
PASS
Mileage85,543 miles
Since last MOT+1,759 miles
PASS
Mileage83,784 miles
Since last MOT+1,639 miles
PASS
Mileage82,145 miles
Since last MOT+1,334 miles
PASS
Mileage80,811 miles
Since last MOT+1,990 miles
PASS
Mileage78,821 miles
Since last MOT+2,171 miles
PASS
Mileage76,650 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,646 miles
Since last MOT+1,824 miles
PASS
Mileage74,822 miles
Since last MOT+2,333 miles
PASS
Mileage72,489 miles
Since last MOT+2,399 miles
PASS
Mileage70,090 miles
PASS
FAIL
Mileage67,806 miles
Since last MOT+2,661 miles
PASS
Mileage65,145 miles
Since last MOT+2,103 miles
PASS
Mileage63,042 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,042 miles
Since last MOT+3,629 miles
PASS
Mileage59,413 miles
Since last MOT+3,216 miles
PASS
Mileage56,197 miles
Since last MOT+2,331 miles
PASS
Mileage53,866 miles
Since last MOT+3,429 miles
PASS
Mileage50,437 miles
Since last MOT+2,494 miles
PASS
Mileage47,943 miles
Since last MOT+2,793 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,150 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

RegistrationWA51 GHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeWA — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About WA51 GHZ

What car is WA51 GHZ?

WA51 GHZ is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Exeter in 2002.

What is the mileage of WA51 GHZ?

The last recorded mileage for WA51 GHZ was 89,882 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WA51 GHZ passed its MOT?

WA51 GHZ has had 26 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (20 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Jan 2026.

Is WA51 GHZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WA51 GHZ 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 WA51 GHZ?

WA51 GHZ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.