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WG51 OBT

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Exeter, West of England · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 113,395 miles on the clock, averaging 6,218 miles per year, 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 WG51 OBT

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,395
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,218

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 reading113,395 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8
Average per year6,218
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WG51 OBT 19k42k66k90k113k '05'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,395 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,387 miles
Since last MOT+3,972 miles
PASS
Mileage109,415 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,410 miles
Since last MOT+6,601 miles
PASS
Mileage102,809 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,808 miles
Since last MOT+7,596 miles
PASS
Mileage95,212 miles
Since last MOT+7,739 miles
PASS
Mileage87,473 miles
Since last MOT+8,518 miles
PASS
Mileage78,955 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,950 miles
Since last MOT+8,802 miles
PASS
Mileage70,148 miles
Since last MOT+5,002 miles
PASS
Mileage65,146 miles
Since last MOT+5,748 miles
PASS
Mileage59,398 miles
Since last MOT+5,517 miles
PASS
Mileage53,881 miles
Since last MOT+5,353 miles
PASS
Mileage48,528 miles
Since last MOT+8,481 miles
PASS
Mileage40,047 miles
Since last MOT+5,145 miles
PASS
Mileage34,902 miles
Since last MOT+5,347 miles
PASS
Mileage29,555 miles
Since last MOT+5,162 miles
PASS
Mileage24,393 miles
Since last MOT+5,691 miles
PASS
Mileage18,702 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG51 OBT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeWG — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About WG51 OBT

What car is WG51 OBT?

WG51 OBT is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Exeter in 2002.

What is the mileage of WG51 OBT?

The last recorded mileage for WG51 OBT was 113,395 miles, recorded on 22 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WG51 OBT passed its MOT?

WG51 OBT has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 22 Mar 2021.

Is WG51 OBT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WG51 OBT 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 WG51 OBT?

WG51 OBT is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.