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BN51 JUK

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 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 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 158,175 miles on the clock, averaging 10,143 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 JUK

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,175
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2005
92%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
10,143

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 reading158,175 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,143
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN51 JUK 52k78k105k132k158k '05'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,175 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,175 miles
Since last MOT+4,944 miles
PASS
Mileage153,231 miles
Since last MOT+11,315 miles
PASS
Mileage141,916 miles
Since last MOT+13,820 miles
PASS
Mileage128,096 miles
Since last MOT+20,772 miles
PASS
Mileage107,324 miles
Since last MOT+19,423 miles
PASS
Mileage87,901 miles
Since last MOT+5,522 miles
PASS
Mileage82,379 miles
Since last MOT+8,344 miles
PASS
Mileage74,035 miles
Since last MOT+6,927 miles
PASS
Mileage67,108 miles
Since last MOT+8,183 miles
PASS
Mileage58,925 miles
Since last MOT+7,248 miles
PASS
Mileage51,677 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 JUK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BN51 JUK

What car is BN51 JUK?

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

What is the mileage of BN51 JUK?

The last recorded mileage for BN51 JUK was 158,175 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN51 JUK passed its MOT?

BN51 JUK has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 9 Mar 2016.

Is BN51 JUK ULEZ compliant?

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

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