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EX51 SKF

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 5 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing once (80% pass rate). It has 152,296 miles on the clock at the last MOT. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for EX51 SKF

MOT Status
Due date passed
152,296
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2013
80%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
N/A

Average miles/year

Insufficient data
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Latest reading152,296 miles
Reading date
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX51 SKF 163k163k163k163k163k '13'16'15

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Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,296 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,296 miles
PASS
Mileage206,163 miles
Since last MOT+16,137 miles
PASS
Mileage190,026 miles
Since last MOT+26,937 miles
PASS
Mileage163,089 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

RegistrationEX51 SKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About EX51 SKF

What car is EX51 SKF?

EX51 SKF is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.

What is the mileage of EX51 SKF?

The last recorded mileage for EX51 SKF was 152,296 miles, recorded on 5 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX51 SKF passed its MOT?

EX51 SKF has had 5 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (4 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 5 Mar 2016.

Is EX51 SKF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX51 SKF 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 EX51 SKF?

EX51 SKF is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.