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DK51 EXA

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 145,509 miles on the clock, averaging 10,622 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 DK51 EXA

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,509
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
10,622

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 reading145,509 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,378
Average per year10,622
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DK51 EXA 40k67k93k119k146k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,509 miles
Since last MOT+2,378 miles
PASS
Mileage143,131 miles
Since last MOT+5,323 miles
PASS
Mileage137,808 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,808 miles
Since last MOT+6,890 miles
PASS
Mileage130,918 miles
Since last MOT+11,106 miles
PASS
Mileage119,812 miles
Since last MOT+19,366 miles
PASS
Mileage100,446 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,446 miles
Since last MOT+16,733 miles
PASS
Mileage83,713 miles
Since last MOT+10,893 miles
PASS
Mileage72,820 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,820 miles
Since last MOT+12,524 miles
PASS
Mileage60,296 miles
Since last MOT+9,568 miles
PASS
Mileage50,728 miles
Since last MOT+10,406 miles
PASS
Mileage40,322 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 EXA
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 EXA

What car is DK51 EXA?

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

What is the mileage of DK51 EXA?

The last recorded mileage for DK51 EXA was 145,509 miles, recorded on 4 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DK51 EXA passed its MOT?

DK51 EXA has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 4 Jul 2016.

Is DK51 EXA ULEZ compliant?

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

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