The road tax status for FH51 XPR is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for FH51 XPR?

The MOT for FH51 XPR is valid and due for renewal on or before 16 July 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of FH51 XPR?

The recorded mileage for FH51 XPR is 206,255 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is FH51 XPR ULEZ compliant?

No, FH51 XPR 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 1.9L Diesel · FH51 XPR

FH51 XPR

2002 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 02 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 206,255 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 2002 · Nottingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 16 Jul 2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 206,255 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2002

Engine

1896cc

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FH51 XPR Key Findings

28 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2025
206,255 miles recorded at latest MOT
10 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)

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FH51 XPR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Oct 2026, 07:15

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28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Golf (FH51 XPR) between December 2006 and July 2025.

The record contains 18 passes and 10 failures.

The most recent test on 18 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 38 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: “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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FH51 XPR Mileage History

14/12/200621,943 mi
17/12/200725,026 mi+3,083 mi
22/12/200828,626 mi+3,600 mi
04/01/201035,647 mi+7,021 mi
20/12/201041,886 mi+6,239 mi
20/12/201041,886 mi
17/01/201254,879 mi+12,993 mi
15/01/201361,273 mi+6,394 mi
19/12/201371,241 mi+9,968 mi
19/12/201371,241 mi
06/01/201585,602 mi+14,361 mi
06/01/201585,602 mi
20/01/201699,894 mi+14,292 mi
20/01/201699,894 mi
04/01/2017108,878 mi+8,984 mi
06/01/2017108,878 mi
23/01/2018118,765 mi+9,887 mi
28/01/2019125,562 mi+6,797 mi
28/01/2019125,562 mi
22/01/2020159,053 mi+33,491 mi
22/01/2020159,083 mi+30 mi
19/01/2021189,258 mi+30,175 mi
19/01/2021189,259 mi+1 mi
26/01/2022203,802 mi+14,543 mi
07/08/2023204,363 mi+561 mi
11/08/2023204,366 mi+3 mi
18/07/2025206,255 mi+1,889 mi
18/07/2025206,255 mi

Average of roughly 9,913 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.

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/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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