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GK51 DGO

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 79,219 miles on the clock, averaging 4,000 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 DGO

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,219
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,000

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading79,219 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year4,000
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GK51 DGO 26k40k53k66k79k '05'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,219 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,212 miles
Since last MOT+6,207 miles
PASS
Mileage73,005 miles
Since last MOT+5,923 miles
PASS
Mileage67,082 miles
Since last MOT+4,539 miles
PASS
Mileage62,543 miles
Since last MOT+3,117 miles
PASS
Mileage59,426 miles
Since last MOT+2,387 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,039 miles
Since last MOT+2,010 miles
PASS
Mileage55,029 miles
Since last MOT+3,013 miles
PASS
Mileage52,016 miles
Since last MOT+792 miles
PASS
Mileage51,224 miles
Since last MOT+848 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,376 miles
Since last MOT+6,945 miles
PASS
Mileage43,431 miles
Since last MOT+7,889 miles
PASS
Mileage35,542 miles
Since last MOT+3,967 miles
PASS
Mileage31,575 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,575 miles
Since last MOT+5,194 miles
PASS
Mileage26,381 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 DGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
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 DGO

What car is GK51 DGO?

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

What is the mileage of GK51 DGO?

The last recorded mileage for GK51 DGO was 79,219 miles, recorded on 6 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GK51 DGO passed its MOT?

GK51 DGO has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Dec 2018.

Is GK51 DGO ULEZ compliant?

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

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