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BK51 KVF

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 149,885 miles on the clock, averaging 9,647 miles per year, above 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 KVF

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,885
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,647

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading149,885 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year9,647
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BK51 KVF 34k63k92k121k150k '05'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,885 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,884 miles
Since last MOT+11,983 miles
PASS
Mileage137,901 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,901 miles
Since last MOT+11,486 miles
PASS
Mileage126,415 miles
Since last MOT+12,769 miles
PASS
Mileage113,646 miles
Since last MOT+10,770 miles
PASS
Mileage102,876 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,872 miles
Since last MOT+6,410 miles
PASS
Mileage96,462 miles
Since last MOT+6,127 miles
PASS
Mileage90,335 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,335 miles
Since last MOT+5,362 miles
PASS
Mileage84,973 miles
Since last MOT+7,516 miles
PASS
Mileage77,457 miles
Since last MOT+7,555 miles
PASS
Mileage69,902 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,902 miles
Since last MOT+9,694 miles
PASS
Mileage60,208 miles
Since last MOT+13,954 miles
PASS
Mileage46,254 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,254 miles
Since last MOT+12,488 miles
PASS
Mileage33,766 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 KVF
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 KVF

What car is BK51 KVF?

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

What is the mileage of BK51 KVF?

The last recorded mileage for BK51 KVF was 149,885 miles, recorded on 2 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BK51 KVF passed its MOT?

BK51 KVF has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 2 Oct 2017.

Is BK51 KVF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BK51 KVF 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 KVF?

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