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DK51 VRJ

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 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 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 223,111 miles on the clock, averaging 10,880 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 DK51 VRJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
223,111
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
10,880

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading223,111 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,420
Average per year10,880
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DK51 VRJ 64k104k143k183k223k '05'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage223,111 miles
Since last MOT+3,420 miles
PASS
Mileage219,691 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage219,691 miles
Since last MOT+3,259 miles
PASS
Mileage216,432 miles
Since last MOT+1,541 miles
PASS
Mileage214,891 miles
Since last MOT+4,676 miles
PASS
Mileage210,215 miles
Since last MOT+147 miles
FAIL
Mileage210,068 miles
Since last MOT+6,947 miles
PASS
Mileage203,121 miles
Since last MOT+139 miles
FAIL
Mileage202,982 miles
Since last MOT+9,300 miles
PASS
Mileage193,682 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage193,659 miles
Since last MOT+10,282 miles
PASS
Mileage183,377 miles
Since last MOT+13,125 miles
PASS
Mileage170,252 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,251 miles
Since last MOT+12,339 miles
PASS
Mileage157,912 miles
Since last MOT+12,757 miles
PASS
Mileage145,155 miles
Since last MOT+8,001 miles
PASS
Mileage137,154 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,154 miles
Since last MOT+22,681 miles
PASS
Mileage114,473 miles
Since last MOT+27,165 miles
PASS
Mileage87,308 miles
Since last MOT+23,489 miles
PASS
Mileage63,819 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

RegistrationDK51 VRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeDK — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About DK51 VRJ

What car is DK51 VRJ?

DK51 VRJ is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chester in 2001.

What is the mileage of DK51 VRJ?

The last recorded mileage for DK51 VRJ was 223,111 miles, recorded on 2 Apr 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DK51 VRJ passed its MOT?

DK51 VRJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 2 Apr 2020.

Is DK51 VRJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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