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AV51 KAA

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 196,943 miles on the clock, averaging 12,030 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 AV51 KAA

MOT Status
Due date passed
196,943
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
12,030

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 reading196,943 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,513
Average per year12,030
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AV51 KAA 92k118k144k171k197k '06'15'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage196,943 miles
Since last MOT+5,513 miles
PASS
Mileage191,430 miles
Since last MOT+5,203 miles
PASS
Mileage186,227 miles
Since last MOT+5,350 miles
FAIL
Mileage180,877 miles
Since last MOT+14,725 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,152 miles
Since last MOT+17,285 miles
PASS
Mileage148,867 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,849 miles
Since last MOT+7,322 miles
PASS
Mileage141,527 miles
Since last MOT+159 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,368 miles
Since last MOT+9,685 miles
PASS
Mileage131,683 miles
Since last MOT+18,693 miles
PASS
Mileage112,990 miles
Since last MOT+238 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,752 miles
Since last MOT+21,140 miles
PASS
Mileage91,612 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 KAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeAV — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AV51 KAA

What car is AV51 KAA?

AV51 KAA is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2001.

What is the mileage of AV51 KAA?

The last recorded mileage for AV51 KAA was 196,943 miles, recorded on 17 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AV51 KAA passed its MOT?

AV51 KAA has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 17 Jul 2015.

Is AV51 KAA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AV51 KAA 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 AV51 KAA?

AV51 KAA is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.