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DK51 EWY

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 133,540 miles on the clock, averaging 6,851 miles per year, 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 DK51 EWY

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,540
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,851

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

Below average
Latest reading133,540 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,556
Average per year6,851
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DK51 EWY 37k61k85k109k134k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,540 miles
Since last MOT+5,556 miles
PASS
Mileage127,984 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,984 miles
Since last MOT+5,670 miles
PASS
Mileage122,314 miles
PASS
Mileage170,181 miles
Since last MOT+52,273 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,908 miles
Since last MOT+5,148 miles
PASS
Mileage112,760 miles
Since last MOT+10,184 miles
PASS
Mileage102,576 miles
Since last MOT+272 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,304 miles
Since last MOT+14,911 miles
PASS
Mileage87,393 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,389 miles
Since last MOT+7,152 miles
PASS
Mileage80,237 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,230 miles
Since last MOT+7,666 miles
PASS
Mileage72,564 miles
Since last MOT+283 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,281 miles
Since last MOT+6,564 miles
PASS
Mileage65,717 miles
Since last MOT+6,391 miles
PASS
Mileage59,326 miles
Since last MOT+6,343 miles
PASS
Mileage52,983 miles
Since last MOT+9,493 miles
PASS
Mileage43,490 miles
Since last MOT+6,207 miles
PASS
Mileage37,283 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 EWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeDK — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About DK51 EWY

What car is DK51 EWY?

DK51 EWY is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chester in 2001.

What is the mileage of DK51 EWY?

The last recorded mileage for DK51 EWY was 133,540 miles, recorded on 27 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DK51 EWY passed its MOT?

DK51 EWY has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 Mar 2020.

Is DK51 EWY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DK51 EWY 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 DK51 EWY?

DK51 EWY is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.