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EX51 WJY

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 177,942 miles on the clock, averaging 12,095 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 EX51 WJY

MOT Status
Due date passed
177,942
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
12,095

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading177,942 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,389
Average per year12,095
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX51 WJY 43k76k110k144k178k '05'16'12

Check EX51 WJY

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage177,942 miles
Since last MOT+7,389 miles
PASS
Mileage170,553 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,553 miles
Since last MOT+8,201 miles
PASS
Mileage162,352 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,336 miles
Since last MOT+14,396 miles
PASS
Mileage147,940 miles
Since last MOT+3,253 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,687 miles
Since last MOT+5,612 miles
PASS
Mileage139,075 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,071 miles
Since last MOT+14,486 miles
PASS
Mileage124,585 miles
Since last MOT+21,636 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,949 miles
Since last MOT+13,815 miles
PASS
Mileage89,134 miles
Since last MOT+10,319 miles
PASS
Mileage78,815 miles
Since last MOT+10,179 miles
PASS
Mileage68,636 miles
Since last MOT+11,311 miles
PASS
Mileage57,325 miles
Since last MOT+14,784 miles
PASS
Mileage42,541 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 WJY
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 WJY

What car is EX51 WJY?

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

What is the mileage of EX51 WJY?

The last recorded mileage for EX51 WJY was 177,942 miles, recorded on 15 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX51 WJY passed its MOT?

EX51 WJY has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Nov 2016.

Is EX51 WJY ULEZ compliant?

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

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