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AV51 KAK

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Ipswich, 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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 3 (63% pass rate). It has 138,505 miles on the clock, averaging 7,114 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 AV51 KAK

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,505
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2005
63%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
7,114

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading138,505 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,114
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AV51 KAK 105k114k122k130k139k '05'10'07

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,505 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,505 miles
Since last MOT+7,378 miles
PASS
Mileage131,127 miles
Since last MOT+6,518 miles
PASS
Mileage124,609 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,609 miles
Since last MOT+6,986 miles
PASS
Mileage117,623 miles
Since last MOT+66 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,557 miles
Since last MOT+12,242 miles
PASS
Mileage105,315 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 KAK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeAV — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AV51 KAK

What car is AV51 KAK?

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

What is the mileage of AV51 KAK?

The last recorded mileage for AV51 KAK was 138,505 miles, recorded on 26 Jun 2010 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AV51 KAK passed its MOT?

AV51 KAK has had 8 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (5 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 26 Jun 2010.

Is AV51 KAK ULEZ compliant?

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

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