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AV51 KXY

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Ipswich, 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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 185,722 miles on the clock, averaging 10,831 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 KXY

MOT Status
Due date passed
185,722
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
10,831

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 reading185,722 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,197
Average per year10,831
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AV51 KXY 66k96k126k156k186k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage185,722 miles
Since last MOT+6,197 miles
PASS
Mileage179,525 miles
Since last MOT+9,380 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,145 miles
Since last MOT+9,334 miles
PASS
Mileage160,811 miles
Since last MOT+9,715 miles
PASS
Mileage151,096 miles
Since last MOT+8,711 miles
PASS
Mileage142,385 miles
Since last MOT+9,290 miles
PASS
Mileage133,095 miles
Since last MOT+9,327 miles
PASS
Mileage123,768 miles
Since last MOT+10,881 miles
PASS
Mileage112,887 miles
Since last MOT+14,411 miles
PASS
Mileage98,476 miles
Since last MOT+16,111 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,365 miles
Since last MOT+15,883 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,482 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

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

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About AV51 KXY

What car is AV51 KXY?

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

What is the mileage of AV51 KXY?

The last recorded mileage for AV51 KXY was 185,722 miles, recorded on 12 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AV51 KXY passed its MOT?

AV51 KXY has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Jun 2017.

Is AV51 KXY ULEZ compliant?

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

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