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DN51 XOS

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 144,024 miles on the clock, averaging 5,989 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 XOS

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,024
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2005
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,989

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading144,024 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,042
Average per year5,989
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DN51 XOS 51k74k98k121k144k '05'21'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,024 miles
Since last MOT+5,042 miles
PASS
Mileage138,982 miles
Since last MOT+9,590 miles
PASS
Mileage129,392 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,392 miles
Since last MOT+6,745 miles
PASS
Mileage122,647 miles
Since last MOT+6,897 miles
PASS
Mileage115,750 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,750 miles
Since last MOT+7,905 miles
PASS
Mileage107,845 miles
Since last MOT+7,358 miles
PASS
Mileage100,487 miles
Since last MOT+6,660 miles
PASS
Mileage93,827 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,788 miles
Since last MOT+2,635 miles
PASS
Mileage91,153 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,141 miles
Since last MOT+8,222 miles
PASS
Mileage82,919 miles
Since last MOT+11,404 miles
PASS
Mileage71,515 miles
Since last MOT+10,020 miles
PASS
Mileage61,495 miles
Since last MOT+10,283 miles
PASS
Mileage51,212 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 XOS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
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 XOS

What car is DN51 XOS?

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

What is the mileage of DN51 XOS?

The last recorded mileage for DN51 XOS was 144,024 miles, recorded on 11 May 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DN51 XOS passed its MOT?

DN51 XOS has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 May 2021.

Is DN51 XOS ULEZ compliant?

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

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