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AO51 FGA

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 253,132 miles on the clock, averaging 15,228 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 FGA

MOT Status
Due date passed
253,132
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
15,228

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 reading253,132 miles
Reading date
Average per year15,228
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AO51 FGA 39k92k146k200k253k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage253,132 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage253,132 miles
Since last MOT+63 miles
FAIL
Mileage253,069 miles
Since last MOT+13,857 miles
PASS
Mileage239,212 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage239,212 miles
Since last MOT+16,756 miles
PASS
Mileage222,456 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage222,442 miles
Since last MOT+8,797 miles
PASS
Mileage213,645 miles
Since last MOT+172 miles
FAIL
Mileage213,473 miles
Since last MOT+7,160 miles
PASS
Mileage206,313 miles
Since last MOT+68 miles
FAIL
Mileage206,245 miles
Since last MOT+18,270 miles
PASS
Mileage187,975 miles
Since last MOT+24,938 miles
PASS
Mileage163,037 miles
Since last MOT+23,838 miles
PASS
Mileage139,199 miles
Since last MOT+28,723 miles
PASS
Mileage110,476 miles
Since last MOT+27,260 miles
PASS
Mileage83,216 miles
Since last MOT+22,497 miles
PASS
Mileage60,719 miles
Since last MOT+6,189 miles
PASS
Mileage54,530 miles
Since last MOT+113 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,417 miles
Since last MOT+6,298 miles
PASS
Mileage48,119 miles
Since last MOT+9,283 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,836 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AO51 FGA

What car is AO51 FGA?

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

What is the mileage of AO51 FGA?

The last recorded mileage for AO51 FGA was 253,132 miles, recorded on 26 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO51 FGA passed its MOT?

AO51 FGA has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 26 Oct 2020.

Is AO51 FGA ULEZ compliant?

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

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