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EY51 FXJ

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 6 (54% pass rate). It has 168,053 miles on the clock, averaging 11,649 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 EY51 FXJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,053
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
54%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
11,649

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 reading168,053 miles
Reading date
Miles last year74
Average per year11,649
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EY51 FXJ 62k89k115k142k168k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,053 miles
Since last MOT+74 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,979 miles
Since last MOT+13,181 miles
PASS
Mileage154,798 miles
Since last MOT+250 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,548 miles
Since last MOT+12,716 miles
PASS
Mileage141,832 miles
Since last MOT+13,736 miles
PASS
Mileage128,096 miles
Since last MOT+18,077 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,019 miles
Since last MOT+14,976 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,043 miles
Since last MOT+13,495 miles
PASS
Mileage81,548 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,548 miles
Since last MOT+6,050 miles
PASS
Mileage75,498 miles
Since last MOT+6,508 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,990 miles
Since last MOT+6,632 miles
PASS
Mileage62,358 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

RegistrationEY51 FXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeEY — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About EY51 FXJ

What car is EY51 FXJ?

EY51 FXJ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.

What is the mileage of EY51 FXJ?

The last recorded mileage for EY51 FXJ was 168,053 miles, recorded on 18 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EY51 FXJ passed its MOT?

EY51 FXJ has had 13 MOT tests with a 54% pass rate (7 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 18 Sep 2015.

Is EY51 FXJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EY51 FXJ 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 EY51 FXJ?

EY51 FXJ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.