Vehicle summary
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 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 204,222 miles on the clock, averaging 10,229 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 FP51 GKN
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 204,222 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 13,683 |
| Average per year | 10,229 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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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
| Registration | FP51 GKN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FP — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About FP51 GKN
What car is FP51 GKN?
FP51 GKN is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2001.
What is the mileage of FP51 GKN?
The last recorded mileage for FP51 GKN was 204,222 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FP51 GKN passed its MOT?
FP51 GKN has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2016.
Is FP51 GKN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FP51 GKN 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 FP51 GKN?
FP51 GKN is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.