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DX51 GUJ

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 10 (47% pass rate). It has 178,385 miles on the clock, averaging 11,897 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 DX51 GUJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,385
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
47%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
11,897

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading178,385 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,897
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DX51 GUJ 64k92k121k150k178k '06'16'11

Check DX51 GUJ

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage178,385 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage178,385 miles
Since last MOT+11,419 miles
PASS
Mileage166,966 miles
Since last MOT+293 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,673 miles
Since last MOT+10,686 miles
PASS
Mileage155,987 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,987 miles
Since last MOT+17,516 miles
PASS
Mileage138,471 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,471 miles
Since last MOT+9,664 miles
PASS
Mileage128,807 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,806 miles
Since last MOT+687 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,119 miles
Since last MOT+7,508 miles
PASS
Mileage120,611 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,608 miles
Since last MOT+21,704 miles
PASS
Mileage98,904 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,902 miles
Since last MOT+18,455 miles
PASS
Mileage80,447 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,446 miles
Since last MOT+16,709 miles
PASS
Mileage63,737 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,737 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

RegistrationDX51 GUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
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 GUJ

What car is DX51 GUJ?

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

What is the mileage of DX51 GUJ?

The last recorded mileage for DX51 GUJ was 178,385 miles, recorded on 21 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DX51 GUJ passed its MOT?

DX51 GUJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 47% pass rate (9 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 21 Jun 2016.

Is DX51 GUJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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