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AP51 AEN

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 10 (57% pass rate). It has 214,703 miles on the clock, averaging 6,861 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for AP51 AEN

MOT Status
Due date passed
214,703
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,861

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading214,703 miles
Reading date
Miles last year68
Average per year6,861
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AP51 AEN 150k166k182k198k215k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage214,703 miles
Since last MOT+68 miles
FAIL
Mileage214,635 miles
Since last MOT+4,084 miles
PASS
Mileage210,551 miles
Since last MOT+6,327 miles
PASS
Mileage204,224 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage204,174 miles
Since last MOT+3,015 miles
PASS
Mileage201,159 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage201,159 miles
Since last MOT+3,064 miles
PASS
Mileage198,095 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage198,095 miles
Since last MOT+3,011 miles
PASS
Mileage195,084 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage195,082 miles
Since last MOT+3,635 miles
PASS
Mileage191,447 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage191,447 miles
Since last MOT+3,373 miles
PASS
Mileage188,074 miles
Since last MOT+151 miles
FAIL
Mileage187,923 miles
Since last MOT+3,424 miles
FAIL
Mileage184,499 miles
Since last MOT+3,907 miles
PASS
Mileage180,592 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage180,592 miles
Since last MOT+7,550 miles
PASS
Mileage173,042 miles
Since last MOT+7,498 miles
PASS
Mileage165,544 miles
Since last MOT+8,170 miles
PASS
Mileage157,374 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,353 miles
Since last MOT+7,715 miles
PASS
Mileage149,638 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

RegistrationAP51 AEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AP51 AEN

What car is AP51 AEN?

AP51 AEN is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Norwich in 2001.

What is the mileage of AP51 AEN?

The last recorded mileage for AP51 AEN was 214,703 miles, recorded on 14 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP51 AEN passed its MOT?

AP51 AEN has had 23 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (13 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 14 Mar 2016.

Is AP51 AEN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP51 AEN 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 AP51 AEN?

AP51 AEN is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.