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DX51 PHO

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 128,420 miles on the clock, averaging 8,426 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 PHO

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,420
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,426

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 reading128,420 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,426
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DX51 PHO 29k54k79k104k128k '05'17'10

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,420 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,420 miles
Since last MOT+13,066 miles
PASS
Mileage115,354 miles
Since last MOT+18,645 miles
PASS
Mileage96,709 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,706 miles
Since last MOT+62 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,644 miles
Since last MOT+22,957 miles
PASS
Mileage73,687 miles
Since last MOT+9,246 miles
PASS
Mileage64,441 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,441 miles
Since last MOT+3,254 miles
PASS
Mileage61,187 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,187 miles
Since last MOT+11,951 miles
PASS
Mileage49,236 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,236 miles
Since last MOT+5,061 miles
PASS
Mileage44,175 miles
Since last MOT+4,250 miles
PASS
Mileage39,925 miles
Since last MOT+3,078 miles
PASS
Mileage36,847 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,845 miles
Since last MOT+3,358 miles
PASS
Mileage33,487 miles
Since last MOT+4,402 miles
PASS
Mileage29,085 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 PHO
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 PHO

What car is DX51 PHO?

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

What is the mileage of DX51 PHO?

The last recorded mileage for DX51 PHO was 128,420 miles, recorded on 3 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DX51 PHO passed its MOT?

DX51 PHO has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 3 Aug 2017.

Is DX51 PHO ULEZ compliant?

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

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