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GK51 ATF

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 10 (57% pass rate). It has 216,856 miles on the clock, averaging 7,433 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 GK51 ATF

MOT Status
Due date passed
216,856
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2005
57%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,433

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading216,856 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,681
Average per year7,433
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GK51 ATF 90k121k153k185k217k '05'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage216,856 miles
Since last MOT+5,681 miles
PASS
Mileage211,175 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage211,175 miles
Since last MOT+1,790 miles
PASS
Mileage209,385 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage209,382 miles
Since last MOT+5,698 miles
PASS
Mileage203,684 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage203,682 miles
Since last MOT+3,154 miles
PASS
Mileage200,528 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage200,528 miles
Since last MOT+2,857 miles
PASS
Mileage197,671 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage197,666 miles
Since last MOT+6,129 miles
PASS
Mileage191,537 miles
Since last MOT+4,119 miles
PASS
Mileage187,418 miles
Since last MOT+4,457 miles
PASS
Mileage182,961 miles
Since last MOT+5,174 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,787 miles
Since last MOT+14,781 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,006 miles
Since last MOT+11,916 miles
PASS
Mileage151,090 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,083 miles
Since last MOT+7,410 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,673 miles
Since last MOT+5,306 miles
PASS
Mileage138,367 miles
Since last MOT+19,371 miles
PASS
Mileage118,996 miles
Since last MOT+13,197 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,799 miles
Since last MOT+16,100 miles
PASS
Mileage89,699 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

RegistrationGK51 ATF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeGK — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About GK51 ATF

What car is GK51 ATF?

GK51 ATF is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2001.

What is the mileage of GK51 ATF?

The last recorded mileage for GK51 ATF was 216,856 miles, recorded on 14 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GK51 ATF passed its MOT?

GK51 ATF has had 23 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (13 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 14 Dec 2022.

Is GK51 ATF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GK51 ATF 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 GK51 ATF?

GK51 ATF is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.