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EO51 FHG

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 206,763 miles on the clock, averaging 12,690 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 EO51 FHG

MOT Status
Due date passed
206,763
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
12,690

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading206,763 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,690
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO51 FHG 63k99k135k171k207k '07'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage206,763 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage206,763 miles
Since last MOT+12,408 miles
PASS
Mileage194,355 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage194,355 miles
Since last MOT+13,182 miles
PASS
Mileage181,173 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage181,173 miles
Since last MOT+70,531 miles
PASS
Mileage110,642 miles
PASS
Mileage145,155 miles
Since last MOT+12,080 miles
PASS
Mileage133,075 miles
Since last MOT+12,122 miles
PASS
Mileage120,953 miles
Since last MOT+12,523 miles
PASS
Mileage108,430 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,426 miles
Since last MOT+14,946 miles
PASS
Mileage93,480 miles
Since last MOT+12,978 miles
PASS
Mileage80,502 miles
Since last MOT+7,395 miles
PASS
Mileage73,107 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,107 miles
Since last MOT+10,145 miles
PASS
Mileage62,962 miles

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 FHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About EO51 FHG

What car is EO51 FHG?

EO51 FHG is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.

What is the mileage of EO51 FHG?

The last recorded mileage for EO51 FHG was 206,763 miles, recorded on 13 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO51 FHG passed its MOT?

EO51 FHG has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Jul 2018.

Is EO51 FHG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO51 FHG 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 EO51 FHG?

EO51 FHG is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.