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DN51 VYX

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
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 2001 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 179,566 miles on the clock, averaging 7,955 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for DN51 VYX

MOT Status
Due date passed
179,566
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
91%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
7,955

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading179,566 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,012
Average per year7,955
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DN51 VYX 108k126k144k162k180k '06'16'12

Check DN51 VYX

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage179,566 miles
Since last MOT+4,012 miles
PASS
Mileage175,554 miles
Since last MOT+2,185 miles
PASS
Mileage173,369 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage173,357 miles
Since last MOT+6,426 miles
PASS
Mileage166,931 miles
Since last MOT+2,541 miles
PASS
Mileage164,390 miles
Since last MOT+3,729 miles
PASS
Mileage160,661 miles
Since last MOT+5,029 miles
PASS
Mileage155,632 miles
Since last MOT+12,433 miles
PASS
Mileage143,199 miles
Since last MOT+17,729 miles
PASS
Mileage125,470 miles
Since last MOT+17,911 miles
PASS
Mileage107,559 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 VYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeDN — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About DN51 VYX

What car is DN51 VYX?

DN51 VYX is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2001.

What is the mileage of DN51 VYX?

The last recorded mileage for DN51 VYX was 179,566 miles, recorded on 8 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DN51 VYX passed its MOT?

DN51 VYX has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 8 Jan 2016.

Is DN51 VYX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DN51 VYX 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 DN51 VYX?

DN51 VYX is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.