No, NC51 AGZ is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for NC51 AGZ?

The MOT for NC51 AGZ is valid and due for renewal on or before 20 March 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of NC51 AGZ?

The recorded mileage for NC51 AGZ is 178,349 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is NC51 AGZ ULEZ compliant?

No, NC51 AGZ does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2002 Volkswagen Golf 2.3L Petrol · NC51 AGZ

NC51 AGZ

2002 Volkswagen Golf (2.3L, petrol). First registered 04/01/2002. Recorded mileage 178,349 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 2002 · Newcastle
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 20/03/2024
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 178,349 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.3L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 20/03/2024

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 178,349 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2002
Engine: 2324cc

Mechanical Assessment

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Persistent chassis wear, progressive underbody corrosion, and steering system deterioration define the mechanical track record of this vehicle. Across its documented testing history, the car has frequently required remedial work to secure an MOT, highlighted by its last recorded test on 21 March 2023 where it passed only after earlier failures that month for airbag warning light activation, a damaged steering rack gaiter, and exhaust leaks. Even upon achieving its final recorded pass, the tester logged a concerning cluster of active advisories regarding non-excessive oil leaks, corrosion on both nearside and offside rear brake pipes, structural underbody corrosion, and wear in the offside front track rod end ball joint. The recurring appearance of play in the steering rack inner joints and deteriorating underside components indicates a vehicle experiencing compounded age- and mileage-related degradation across vital safety systems. Accumulating 178,349 miles over roughly 24 years represents a steady historical.

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NC51 AGZ Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2023
178,349 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

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NC51 AGZ Mileage History

04/03/2022171,115 mi
12/03/2022171,119 mi+4 mi
01/03/2023178,072 mi+6,953 mi
21/03/2023178,349 mi+277 mi
21/03/2023178,349 mi

Average of roughly 6,919 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

NC51 AGZ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Sept 2026, 16:38

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (NC51 AGZ) between March 2022 and March 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 21 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 41 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Brake master cylinder leaking At join with servo (1.1.10 (b) (ii))”; “Fuel pipe leaking Tank vent pipe from carbon canister - split and insecure at both ends and smelling of fuel (6.1.3 (b) ”; “Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.

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