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AK51 GYA

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 153,547 miles on the clock, averaging 9,308 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 AK51 GYA

MOT Status
Due date passed
153,547
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,308

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading153,547 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,788
Average per year9,308
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AK51 GYA 58k82k106k130k154k '06'16'10

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,547 miles
Since last MOT+6,788 miles
PASS
Mileage146,759 miles
Since last MOT+8,435 miles
PASS
Mileage138,324 miles
Since last MOT+11,608 miles
PASS
Mileage126,716 miles
Since last MOT+711 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,005 miles
Since last MOT+7,084 miles
PASS
Mileage118,921 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,908 miles
Since last MOT+6,795 miles
PASS
Mileage112,113 miles
Since last MOT+7,459 miles
PASS
Mileage104,654 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,641 miles
Since last MOT+7,926 miles
PASS
Mileage96,715 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,703 miles
Since last MOT+13,809 miles
PASS
Mileage82,894 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,894 miles
Since last MOT+15,635 miles
PASS
Mileage67,259 miles
Since last MOT+7,341 miles
PASS
Mileage59,918 miles
Since last MOT+1,739 miles
PASS
Mileage58,179 miles

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 GYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AK51 GYA

What car is AK51 GYA?

AK51 GYA is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2001.

What is the mileage of AK51 GYA?

The last recorded mileage for AK51 GYA was 153,547 miles, recorded on 19 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK51 GYA passed its MOT?

AK51 GYA has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Oct 2016.

Is AK51 GYA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK51 GYA 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 AK51 GYA?

AK51 GYA is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.