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DN51 XFY

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 138,409 miles on the clock, averaging 11,174 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 DN51 XFY

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,409
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
11,174

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading138,409 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year11,174
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DN51 XFY 67k85k103k120k138k '06'13'11

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,409 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,407 miles
Since last MOT+10,819 miles
PASS
Mileage127,588 miles
Since last MOT+80 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,508 miles
Since last MOT+10,396 miles
PASS
Mileage117,112 miles
Since last MOT+11,558 miles
PASS
Mileage105,554 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,554 miles
Since last MOT+27,595 miles
PASS
Mileage77,959 miles
Since last MOT+1,504 miles
PASS
Mileage76,455 miles
Since last MOT+9,728 miles
PASS
Mileage66,727 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 XFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
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 XFY

What car is DN51 XFY?

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

What is the mileage of DN51 XFY?

The last recorded mileage for DN51 XFY was 138,409 miles, recorded on 24 Apr 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DN51 XFY passed its MOT?

DN51 XFY has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 Apr 2013.

Is DN51 XFY ULEZ compliant?

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

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