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GK51 AUP

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Beige Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBeige
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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 138,510 miles on the clock, averaging 6,572 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for GK51 AUP

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,510
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,572

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
7

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading138,510 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,572
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GK51 AUP 62k81k100k119k139k '06'17'14

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,510 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,510 miles
Since last MOT+238 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,272 miles
Since last MOT+12,620 miles
PASS
Mileage125,652 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,652 miles
Since last MOT+18,329 miles
PASS
Mileage107,323 miles
Since last MOT+5,316 miles
PASS
Mileage102,007 miles
Since last MOT+4,182 miles
PASS
Mileage97,825 miles
Since last MOT+5,714 miles
PASS
Mileage92,111 miles
Since last MOT+4,815 miles
PASS
Mileage87,296 miles
Since last MOT+6,214 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,082 miles
Since last MOT+6,745 miles
PASS
Mileage74,337 miles
Since last MOT+12,480 miles
PASS
Mileage61,857 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 AUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGK — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About GK51 AUP

What car is GK51 AUP?

GK51 AUP is a beige Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2002.

What is the mileage of GK51 AUP?

The last recorded mileage for GK51 AUP was 138,510 miles, recorded on 4 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GK51 AUP passed its MOT?

GK51 AUP has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Sep 2017.

Is GK51 AUP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GK51 AUP is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, 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 AUP?

GK51 AUP is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.