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YP51 VCG

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 182,741 miles on the clock, averaging 7,806 miles per year, around 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 YP51 VCG

MOT Status
Due date passed
182,741
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,806

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 reading182,741 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year7,806
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YP51 VCG 86k110k135k159k183k '07'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage182,741 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage182,734 miles
Since last MOT+7,185 miles
PASS
Mileage175,549 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,547 miles
Since last MOT+8,678 miles
PASS
Mileage166,869 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,869 miles
Since last MOT+14,329 miles
PASS
Mileage152,540 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,540 miles
Since last MOT+4,617 miles
PASS
Mileage147,923 miles
Since last MOT+10,938 miles
PASS
Mileage136,985 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,975 miles
Since last MOT+3,013 miles
PASS
Mileage133,962 miles
Since last MOT+3,566 miles
PASS
Mileage130,396 miles
Since last MOT+3,645 miles
PASS
Mileage126,751 miles
Since last MOT+5,200 miles
PASS
Mileage121,551 miles
Since last MOT+109,864 miles
PASS
Mileage11,687 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,687 miles
Since last MOT+12,699 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,988 miles
Since last MOT+12,638 miles
PASS
Mileage86,350 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP51 VCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYP — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YP51 VCG

What car is YP51 VCG?

YP51 VCG is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2002.

What is the mileage of YP51 VCG?

The last recorded mileage for YP51 VCG was 182,741 miles, recorded on 10 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP51 VCG passed its MOT?

YP51 VCG has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 May 2019.

Is YP51 VCG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YP51 VCG 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 YP51 VCG?

YP51 VCG is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.