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FN51 UCO

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 155,350 miles on the clock, averaging 8,142 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 FN51 UCO

MOT Status
Due date passed
155,350
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
8,142

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 reading155,350 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,993
Average per year8,142
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FN51 UCO 82k100k119k137k155k '05'14'10

Check FN51 UCO

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage155,350 miles
Since last MOT+6,993 miles
PASS
Mileage148,357 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,344 miles
Since last MOT+5,369 miles
PASS
Mileage142,975 miles
Since last MOT+6,283 miles
PASS
Mileage136,692 miles
Since last MOT+7,758 miles
PASS
Mileage128,934 miles
Since last MOT+7,414 miles
PASS
Mileage121,520 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,513 miles
Since last MOT+7,378 miles
PASS
Mileage114,135 miles
Since last MOT+10,752 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,383 miles
Since last MOT+9,693 miles
PASS
Mileage93,690 miles
Since last MOT+11,584 miles
PASS
Mileage82,106 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

RegistrationFN51 UCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeFN — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About FN51 UCO

What car is FN51 UCO?

FN51 UCO is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of FN51 UCO?

The last recorded mileage for FN51 UCO was 155,350 miles, recorded on 29 Dec 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FN51 UCO passed its MOT?

FN51 UCO has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 29 Dec 2014.

Is FN51 UCO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FN51 UCO 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 FN51 UCO?

FN51 UCO is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.