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EF51 GUH

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 142,388 miles on the clock, averaging 9,184 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 EF51 GUH

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,388
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
9,184

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading142,388 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,183
Average per year9,184
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF51 GUH 69k87k106k124k142k '06'14'10

Check EF51 GUH

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage142,388 miles
Since last MOT+3,183 miles
PASS
Mileage139,205 miles
Since last MOT+17,833 miles
PASS
Mileage121,372 miles
Since last MOT+13,913 miles
PASS
Mileage107,459 miles
Since last MOT+11,809 miles
PASS
Mileage95,650 miles
Since last MOT+7,953 miles
PASS
Mileage87,697 miles
Since last MOT+8,135 miles
PASS
Mileage79,562 miles
Since last MOT+10,492 miles
PASS
Mileage69,070 miles
FAIL

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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

RegistrationEF51 GUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About EF51 GUH

What car is EF51 GUH?

EF51 GUH is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.

What is the mileage of EF51 GUH?

The last recorded mileage for EF51 GUH was 142,388 miles, recorded on 28 Oct 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF51 GUH passed its MOT?

EF51 GUH has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 28 Oct 2014.

Is EF51 GUH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF51 GUH 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 EF51 GUH?

EF51 GUH is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.