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AJ51 VVT

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 141,883 miles on the clock, averaging 10,819 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 AJ51 VVT

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,883
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,819

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading141,883 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13
Average per year10,819
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AJ51 VVT 26k55k84k113k142k '05'16'11

Check AJ51 VVT

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,883 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
PASS
Mileage141,870 miles
Since last MOT+4,284 miles
PASS
Mileage137,586 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,586 miles
Since last MOT+7,596 miles
PASS
Mileage129,990 miles
Since last MOT+7,883 miles
PASS
Mileage122,107 miles
Since last MOT+7,368 miles
PASS
Mileage114,739 miles
Since last MOT+8,309 miles
PASS
Mileage106,430 miles
Since last MOT+9,954 miles
PASS
Mileage96,476 miles
Since last MOT+11,665 miles
PASS
Mileage84,811 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,811 miles
Since last MOT+12,486 miles
PASS
Mileage72,325 miles
Since last MOT+11,187 miles
PASS
Mileage61,138 miles
Since last MOT+18,582 miles
PASS
Mileage42,556 miles
Since last MOT+16,806 miles
PASS
Mileage25,750 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 VVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AJ51 VVT

What car is AJ51 VVT?

AJ51 VVT is an green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2001.

What is the mileage of AJ51 VVT?

The last recorded mileage for AJ51 VVT was 141,883 miles, recorded on 23 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ51 VVT passed its MOT?

AJ51 VVT has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 23 Jun 2016.

Is AJ51 VVT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ51 VVT 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 AJ51 VVT?

AJ51 VVT is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.