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EX51 SWW

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 134,655 miles on the clock, averaging 8,675 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 EX51 SWW

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,655
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,675

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading134,655 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,675
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EX51 SWW 58k77k96k115k135k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage134,655 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,655 miles
Since last MOT+9,285 miles
PASS
Mileage125,370 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,362 miles
Since last MOT+6,307 miles
PASS
Mileage119,055 miles
Since last MOT+157 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,898 miles
Since last MOT+6,042 miles
PASS
Mileage112,856 miles
Since last MOT+7,774 miles
PASS
Mileage105,082 miles
Since last MOT+104 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,978 miles
Since last MOT+8,734 miles
PASS
Mileage96,244 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,244 miles
Since last MOT+10,365 miles
PASS
Mileage85,879 miles
Since last MOT+9,650 miles
PASS
Mileage76,229 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,229 miles
Since last MOT+7,163 miles
PASS
Mileage69,066 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,066 miles
Since last MOT+11,368 miles
PASS
Mileage57,698 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,697 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 SWW
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 SWW

What car is EX51 SWW?

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

What is the mileage of EX51 SWW?

The last recorded mileage for EX51 SWW was 134,655 miles, recorded on 1 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX51 SWW passed its MOT?

EX51 SWW has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 1 Sep 2015.

Is EX51 SWW ULEZ compliant?

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

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