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FP51 OTD

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 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 95,729 miles on the clock, averaging 4,270 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for FP51 OTD

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,729
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
4,270

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading95,729 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,991
Average per year4,270
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FP51 OTD 36k51k66k81k96k '06'20'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,729 miles
Since last MOT+6,991 miles
PASS
Mileage88,738 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,728 miles
Since last MOT+2,047 miles
PASS
Mileage86,681 miles
Since last MOT+1,046 miles
PASS
Mileage85,635 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,635 miles
Since last MOT+7,850 miles
PASS
Mileage77,785 miles
Since last MOT+8,112 miles
PASS
Mileage69,673 miles
Since last MOT+8,497 miles
PASS
Mileage61,176 miles
Since last MOT+7,319 miles
PASS
Mileage53,857 miles
Since last MOT+8,425 miles
PASS
Mileage45,432 miles
Since last MOT+9,571 miles
PASS
Mileage35,861 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

RegistrationFP51 OTD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeFP — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About FP51 OTD

What car is FP51 OTD?

FP51 OTD is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of FP51 OTD?

The last recorded mileage for FP51 OTD was 95,729 miles, recorded on 28 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FP51 OTD passed its MOT?

FP51 OTD has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 28 Feb 2020.

Is FP51 OTD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FP51 OTD 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 OTD?

FP51 OTD is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.