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AP51 FNY

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 170,120 miles on the clock, averaging 9,178 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 AP51 FNY

MOT Status
Due date passed
170,120
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2005
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,178

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading170,120 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,554
Average per year9,178
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP51 FNY 33k67k102k136k170k '05'20'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage170,120 miles
Since last MOT+13,554 miles
PASS
Mileage156,566 miles
Since last MOT+12,365 miles
PASS
Mileage144,201 miles
Since last MOT+12,820 miles
PASS
Mileage131,381 miles
Since last MOT+13,059 miles
PASS
Mileage118,322 miles
Since last MOT+14,006 miles
PASS
Mileage104,316 miles
Since last MOT+10,071 miles
PASS
Mileage94,245 miles
Since last MOT+11,096 miles
PASS
Mileage83,149 miles
Since last MOT+5,215 miles
PASS
Mileage77,934 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,934 miles
Since last MOT+5,150 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,784 miles
Since last MOT+5,310 miles
PASS
Mileage67,474 miles
Since last MOT+5,738 miles
PASS
Mileage61,736 miles
Since last MOT+8,481 miles
PASS
Mileage53,255 miles
Since last MOT+9,591 miles
PASS
Mileage43,664 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,664 miles
Since last MOT+10,720 miles
PASS
Mileage32,944 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 FNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AP51 FNY

What car is AP51 FNY?

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

What is the mileage of AP51 FNY?

The last recorded mileage for AP51 FNY was 170,120 miles, recorded on 26 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP51 FNY passed its MOT?

AP51 FNY has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 26 Oct 2020.

Is AP51 FNY ULEZ compliant?

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

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