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BN51 AOZ

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Beige Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBeige
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 184,992 miles on the clock, averaging 11,321 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 BN51 AOZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
184,992
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
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
11,321

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading184,992 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,964
Average per year11,321
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN51 AOZ 23k63k104k144k185k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage184,992 miles
Since last MOT+9,964 miles
PASS
Mileage175,028 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage175,028 miles
Since last MOT+13,009 miles
PASS
Mileage162,019 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,003 miles
Since last MOT+9,151 miles
PASS
Mileage152,852 miles
Since last MOT+20,852 miles
PASS
Mileage132,000 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,993 miles
Since last MOT+14,598 miles
PASS
Mileage117,395 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,388 miles
Since last MOT+10,372 miles
PASS
Mileage107,016 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,010 miles
Since last MOT+16,217 miles
PASS
Mileage90,793 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,786 miles
Since last MOT+23,119 miles
PASS
Mileage67,667 miles
Since last MOT+20,708 miles
PASS
Mileage46,959 miles
Since last MOT+7,963 miles
PASS
Mileage38,996 miles
Since last MOT+10,577 miles
PASS
Mileage28,419 miles
Since last MOT+1,680 miles
PASS
Mileage26,739 miles
Since last MOT+1,967 miles
PASS
Mileage24,772 miles
Since last MOT+2,010 miles
PASS
Mileage22,762 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

RegistrationBN51 AOZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BN51 AOZ

What car is BN51 AOZ?

BN51 AOZ is a beige Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of BN51 AOZ?

The last recorded mileage for BN51 AOZ was 184,992 miles, recorded on 16 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN51 AOZ passed its MOT?

BN51 AOZ has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 16 Nov 2020.

Is BN51 AOZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN51 AOZ 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 BN51 AOZ?

BN51 AOZ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.