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WG51 SXW

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGreen
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 76,132 miles on the clock, averaging 5,009 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 SXW

MOT Status
Due date passed
76,132
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
5,009

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading76,132 miles
Reading date
Miles last year32
Average per year5,009
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WG51 SXW 30k42k53k65k76k '06'15'09

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,132 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,100 miles
Since last MOT+8,639 miles
PASS
Mileage67,461 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,461 miles
Since last MOT+925 miles
PASS
Mileage66,536 miles
Since last MOT+674 miles
PASS
Mileage65,862 miles
Since last MOT+6,171 miles
PASS
Mileage59,691 miles
Since last MOT+7,599 miles
PASS
Mileage52,092 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,092 miles
Since last MOT+8,756 miles
PASS
Mileage43,336 miles
Since last MOT+7,872 miles
PASS
Mileage35,464 miles
Since last MOT+4,992 miles
PASS
Mileage30,472 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,472 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG51 SXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
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 SXW

What car is WG51 SXW?

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

What is the mileage of WG51 SXW?

The last recorded mileage for WG51 SXW was 76,132 miles, recorded on 27 Feb 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WG51 SXW passed its MOT?

WG51 SXW has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Feb 2015.

Is WG51 SXW ULEZ compliant?

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

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