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BK51 DHF

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 142,045 miles on the clock, averaging 4,257 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for BK51 DHF

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,045
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
4,257

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

Low mileage
Latest reading142,045 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,257
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BK51 DHF 97k108k119k131k142k '06'17'10

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,045 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,045 miles
Since last MOT+1,804 miles
PASS
Mileage140,241 miles
Since last MOT+6,660 miles
PASS
Mileage133,581 miles
Since last MOT+3,696 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,885 miles
Since last MOT+5,811 miles
PASS
Mileage124,074 miles
PASS
Mileage148,375 miles
Since last MOT+29,402 miles
PASS
Mileage118,973 miles
Since last MOT+6,127 miles
PASS
Mileage112,846 miles
Since last MOT+4,247 miles
PASS
Mileage108,599 miles
Since last MOT+2,231 miles
PASS
Mileage106,368 miles
Since last MOT+3,586 miles
PASS
Mileage102,782 miles
Since last MOT+10,868 miles
PASS
Mileage91,914 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,774 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 DHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeBK — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BK51 DHF

What car is BK51 DHF?

BK51 DHF is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of BK51 DHF?

The last recorded mileage for BK51 DHF was 142,045 miles, recorded on 2 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BK51 DHF passed its MOT?

BK51 DHF has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 May 2017.

Is BK51 DHF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BK51 DHF is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BK51 DHF?

BK51 DHF is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.