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BK51 OMW

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 179,992 miles on the clock, averaging 8,252 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for BK51 OMW

MOT Status
Due date passed
179,992
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,252

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading179,992 miles
Reading date
Miles last year220
Average per year8,252
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BK51 OMW 68k96k124k152k180k '05'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage179,992 miles
Since last MOT+220 miles
FAIL
Mileage179,772 miles
Since last MOT+4,270 miles
PASS
Mileage175,502 miles
Since last MOT+73 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,429 miles
Since last MOT+24,611 miles
PASS
Mileage150,818 miles
Since last MOT+1,097 miles
PASS
Mileage149,721 miles
Since last MOT+3,036 miles
PASS
Mileage146,685 miles
Since last MOT+6,878 miles
PASS
Mileage139,807 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,807 miles
Since last MOT+5,814 miles
PASS
Mileage133,993 miles
Since last MOT+6,264 miles
PASS
Mileage127,729 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,729 miles
Since last MOT+7,244 miles
PASS
Mileage120,485 miles
Since last MOT+7,425 miles
PASS
Mileage113,060 miles
Since last MOT+3,574 miles
PASS
Mileage109,486 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,486 miles
Since last MOT+13,746 miles
PASS
Mileage95,740 miles
Since last MOT+8,484 miles
PASS
Mileage87,256 miles
Since last MOT+8,110 miles
PASS
Mileage79,146 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,146 miles
Since last MOT+11,598 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,548 miles

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 OMW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeBK — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BK51 OMW

What car is BK51 OMW?

BK51 OMW is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of BK51 OMW?

The last recorded mileage for BK51 OMW was 179,992 miles, recorded on 14 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BK51 OMW passed its MOT?

BK51 OMW has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 14 May 2019.

Is BK51 OMW ULEZ compliant?

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

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