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AP51 UCM

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 11 (54% pass rate). It has 223,869 miles on the clock, averaging 9,911 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 UCM

MOT Status
Due date passed
223,869
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2005
54%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
9,911

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 reading223,869 miles
Reading date
Miles last year423
Average per year9,911
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP51 UCM 88k122k156k190k224k '05'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage223,869 miles
Since last MOT+423 miles
FAIL
Mileage223,446 miles
Since last MOT+105 miles
FAIL
Mileage223,341 miles
Since last MOT+12,922 miles
PASS
Mileage210,419 miles
Since last MOT+4,685 miles
PASS
Mileage205,734 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage205,711 miles
Since last MOT+6,457 miles
PASS
Mileage199,254 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage199,251 miles
Since last MOT+12,520 miles
PASS
Mileage186,731 miles
Since last MOT+15,915 miles
PASS
Mileage170,816 miles
Since last MOT+169 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,647 miles
Since last MOT+6,390 miles
PASS
Mileage164,257 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,257 miles
Since last MOT+6,379 miles
PASS
Mileage157,878 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,878 miles
Since last MOT+8,403 miles
PASS
Mileage149,475 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,447 miles
Since last MOT+8,516 miles
PASS
Mileage140,931 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,925 miles
Since last MOT+9,757 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,168 miles
Since last MOT+8,893 miles
PASS
Mileage122,275 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,233 miles
Since last MOT+8,268 miles
PASS
Mileage113,965 miles
Since last MOT+25,794 miles
PASS
Mileage88,171 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 UCM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AP51 UCM

What car is AP51 UCM?

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

What is the mileage of AP51 UCM?

The last recorded mileage for AP51 UCM was 223,869 miles, recorded on 25 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP51 UCM passed its MOT?

AP51 UCM has had 24 MOT tests with a 54% pass rate (13 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 25 Jun 2019.

Is AP51 UCM ULEZ compliant?

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

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