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AO51 FEX

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Norwich, 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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 184,236 miles on the clock, averaging 11,182 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 AO51 FEX

MOT Status
Due date passed
184,236
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
11,182

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading184,236 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year11,182
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AO51 FEX 88k112k136k160k184k '06'15'11

Check AO51 FEX

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage184,236 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage184,229 miles
Since last MOT+11,794 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,435 miles
Since last MOT+14,380 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,055 miles
Since last MOT+17,711 miles
PASS
Mileage140,344 miles
Since last MOT+13,433 miles
PASS
Mileage126,911 miles
Since last MOT+14,120 miles
PASS
Mileage112,791 miles
Since last MOT+9,820 miles
PASS
Mileage102,971 miles
Since last MOT+7,333 miles
PASS
Mileage95,638 miles
Since last MOT+8,027 miles
PASS
Mileage87,611 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

RegistrationAO51 FEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeAO — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AO51 FEX

What car is AO51 FEX?

AO51 FEX is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Norwich in 2001.

What is the mileage of AO51 FEX?

The last recorded mileage for AO51 FEX was 184,236 miles, recorded on 2 Mar 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO51 FEX passed its MOT?

AO51 FEX has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 Mar 2015.

Is AO51 FEX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO51 FEX 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 AO51 FEX?

AO51 FEX is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.