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DX51 DZS

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 9 and failing 8 (53% pass rate). It has 154,509 miles on the clock, averaging 8,738 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 DX51 DZS

MOT Status
Due date passed
154,509
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
53%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,738

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading154,509 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13
Average per year8,738
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DX51 DZS 58k82k106k130k155k '06'17'12

Check DX51 DZS

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage154,509 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,496 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,446 miles
Since last MOT+567 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,879 miles
Since last MOT+7,955 miles
PASS
Mileage145,924 miles
Since last MOT+8,506 miles
PASS
Mileage137,418 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,395 miles
Since last MOT+6,087 miles
PASS
Mileage131,308 miles
Since last MOT+6,871 miles
PASS
Mileage124,437 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,437 miles
Since last MOT+8,097 miles
PASS
Mileage116,340 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,340 miles
Since last MOT+10,057 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,283 miles
Since last MOT+10,542 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,741 miles
Since last MOT+10,422 miles
PASS
Mileage85,319 miles
Since last MOT+15,012 miles
PASS
Mileage70,307 miles
Since last MOT+12,206 miles
PASS
Mileage58,101 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 DZS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeDX — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About DX51 DZS

What car is DX51 DZS?

DX51 DZS is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2001.

What is the mileage of DX51 DZS?

The last recorded mileage for DX51 DZS was 154,509 miles, recorded on 11 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DX51 DZS passed its MOT?

DX51 DZS has had 17 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (9 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 11 Sep 2017.

Is DX51 DZS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DX51 DZS 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 DX51 DZS?

DX51 DZS is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.