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AF51 BNX

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 129,420 miles on the clock, averaging 9,860 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for AF51 BNX

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,420
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
9,860

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading129,420 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,860
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF51 BNX 48k68k89k109k129k '05'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,420 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,420 miles
Since last MOT+14,281 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,139 miles
Since last MOT+11,740 miles
PASS
Mileage103,399 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,390 miles
Since last MOT+20,377 miles
PASS
Mileage83,013 miles
Since last MOT+7,467 miles
PASS
Mileage75,546 miles
Since last MOT+8,530 miles
PASS
Mileage67,016 miles
Since last MOT+6,416 miles
PASS
Mileage60,600 miles
Since last MOT+7,139 miles
PASS
Mileage53,461 miles
Since last MOT+1,312 miles
PASS
Mileage52,149 miles
Since last MOT+4,478 miles
PASS
Mileage47,671 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 BNX
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 BNX

What car is AF51 BNX?

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

What is the mileage of AF51 BNX?

The last recorded mileage for AF51 BNX was 129,420 miles, recorded on 3 Feb 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF51 BNX passed its MOT?

AF51 BNX has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 Feb 2014.

Is AF51 BNX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF51 BNX 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 BNX?

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