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GK51 DDY

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 103,007 miles on the clock, averaging 3,329 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for GK51 DDY

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,007
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
3,329

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading103,007 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11
Average per year3,329
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GK51 DDY 69k77k86k94k103k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,007 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,996 miles
Since last MOT+6,998 miles
PASS
Mileage95,998 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,998 miles
Since last MOT+1,848 miles
PASS
Mileage94,150 miles
Since last MOT+3,065 miles
PASS
Mileage91,085 miles
Since last MOT+2,015 miles
PASS
Mileage89,070 miles
Since last MOT+3,463 miles
PASS
Mileage85,607 miles
Since last MOT+2,828 miles
PASS
Mileage82,779 miles
Since last MOT+3,466 miles
PASS
Mileage79,313 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,293 miles
Since last MOT+3,776 miles
PASS
Mileage75,517 miles
Since last MOT+3,191 miles
PASS
Mileage72,326 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,322 miles
Since last MOT+3,564 miles
PASS
Mileage68,758 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 DDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeGK — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About GK51 DDY

What car is GK51 DDY?

GK51 DDY is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2001.

What is the mileage of GK51 DDY?

The last recorded mileage for GK51 DDY was 103,007 miles, recorded on 17 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GK51 DDY passed its MOT?

GK51 DDY has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 Feb 2017.

Is GK51 DDY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GK51 DDY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is GK51 DDY?

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