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AF51 BNV

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 2001 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 110,106 miles on the clock, averaging 4,987 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for AF51 BNV

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,106
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,987

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading110,106 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year4,987
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF51 BNV 27k48k69k89k110k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,106 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,105 miles
Since last MOT+2,193 miles
PASS
Mileage107,912 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,912 miles
Since last MOT+1,545 miles
PASS
Mileage106,367 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,366 miles
PASS
Mileage193,935 miles
Since last MOT+92,435 miles
PASS
Mileage101,500 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,465 miles
Since last MOT+4,387 miles
PASS
Mileage97,078 miles
Since last MOT+3,789 miles
PASS
Mileage93,289 miles
Since last MOT+4,585 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,704 miles
Since last MOT+5,937 miles
PASS
Mileage82,767 miles
Since last MOT+5,833 miles
PASS
Mileage76,934 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,934 miles
Since last MOT+5,293 miles
PASS
Mileage71,641 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,641 miles
Since last MOT+6,469 miles
PASS
Mileage65,172 miles
Since last MOT+5,116 miles
PASS
Mileage60,056 miles
Since last MOT+5,175 miles
PASS
Mileage54,881 miles
Since last MOT+7,057 miles
PASS
Mileage47,824 miles
Since last MOT+8,035 miles
PASS
Mileage39,789 miles
Since last MOT+12,652 miles
PASS
Mileage27,137 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,137 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 BNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AF51 BNV

What car is AF51 BNV?

AF51 BNV is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2001.

What is the mileage of AF51 BNV?

The last recorded mileage for AF51 BNV was 110,106 miles, recorded on 6 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF51 BNV passed its MOT?

AF51 BNV has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 6 Sep 2022.

Is AF51 BNV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF51 BNV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AF51 BNV?

AF51 BNV is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.