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DN51 VWK

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 157,395 miles on the clock, averaging 6,523 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for DN51 VWK

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,395
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,523

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading157,395 miles
Reading date
Miles last year25
Average per year6,523
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DN51 VWK 57k82k107k132k157k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,395 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,370 miles
Since last MOT+8,147 miles
PASS
Mileage149,223 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,223 miles
Since last MOT+16,293 miles
PASS
Mileage132,930 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,929 miles
Since last MOT+3,804 miles
PASS
Mileage129,125 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,125 miles
Since last MOT+2,922 miles
PASS
Mileage126,203 miles
Since last MOT+3,983 miles
PASS
Mileage122,220 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,220 miles
Since last MOT+3,143 miles
PASS
Mileage119,077 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,077 miles
Since last MOT+2,995 miles
PASS
Mileage116,082 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,082 miles
Since last MOT+4,935 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,147 miles
Since last MOT+7,382 miles
PASS
Mileage103,765 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,765 miles
Since last MOT+5,783 miles
PASS
Mileage97,982 miles
Since last MOT+5,896 miles
PASS
Mileage92,086 miles
Since last MOT+9,105 miles
PASS
Mileage82,981 miles
Since last MOT+9,140 miles
PASS
Mileage73,841 miles
Since last MOT+7,128 miles
PASS
Mileage66,713 miles
Since last MOT+10,192 miles
PASS
Mileage56,521 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

RegistrationDN51 VWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeDN — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About DN51 VWK

What car is DN51 VWK?

DN51 VWK is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2002.

What is the mileage of DN51 VWK?

The last recorded mileage for DN51 VWK was 157,395 miles, recorded on 21 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DN51 VWK passed its MOT?

DN51 VWK has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 21 Sep 2021.

Is DN51 VWK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DN51 VWK is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is DN51 VWK?

DN51 VWK is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.