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AO51 FRX

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 173,420 miles on the clock, averaging 12,768 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 FRX

MOT Status
Due date passed
173,420
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2005
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
12,768

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 reading173,420 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,527
Average per year12,768
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AO51 FRX 56k85k115k144k173k '05'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage173,420 miles
Since last MOT+12,527 miles
PASS
Mileage160,893 miles
Since last MOT+241 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,652 miles
Since last MOT+12,889 miles
PASS
Mileage147,763 miles
Since last MOT+13,292 miles
PASS
Mileage134,471 miles
Since last MOT+16,591 miles
PASS
Mileage117,880 miles
Since last MOT+18,742 miles
PASS
Mileage99,138 miles
Since last MOT+16,027 miles
PASS
Mileage83,111 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,111 miles
Since last MOT+6,397 miles
PASS
Mileage76,714 miles
Since last MOT+8,721 miles
PASS
Mileage67,993 miles
Since last MOT+12,302 miles
PASS
Mileage55,691 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 FRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeAO — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AO51 FRX

What car is AO51 FRX?

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

What is the mileage of AO51 FRX?

The last recorded mileage for AO51 FRX was 173,420 miles, recorded on 29 Oct 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO51 FRX passed its MOT?

AO51 FRX has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 29 Oct 2014.

Is AO51 FRX ULEZ compliant?

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

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