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GK51 DHL

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 120,536 miles on the clock, averaging 4,621 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 DHL

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,536
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,621

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 reading120,536 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,759
Average per year4,621
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GK51 DHL 48k66k84k102k121k '07'23'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,536 miles
Since last MOT+4,759 miles
PASS
Mileage115,777 miles
Since last MOT+1,675 miles
PASS
Mileage114,102 miles
Since last MOT+4,980 miles
PASS
Mileage109,122 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,808 miles
Since last MOT+5,529 miles
PASS
Mileage104,279 miles
Since last MOT+6,837 miles
PASS
Mileage97,442 miles
Since last MOT+6,922 miles
PASS
Mileage90,520 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,520 miles
Since last MOT+4,634 miles
PASS
Mileage85,886 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,886 miles
Since last MOT+6,111 miles
PASS
Mileage79,775 miles
Since last MOT+4,409 miles
PASS
Mileage75,366 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,366 miles
Since last MOT+4,015 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,351 miles
Since last MOT+4,422 miles
PASS
Mileage66,929 miles
Since last MOT+5,151 miles
PASS
Mileage61,778 miles
Since last MOT+4,684 miles
PASS
Mileage57,094 miles
Since last MOT+9,412 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,682 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 DHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 DHL

What car is GK51 DHL?

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

What is the mileage of GK51 DHL?

The last recorded mileage for GK51 DHL was 120,536 miles, recorded on 26 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GK51 DHL passed its MOT?

GK51 DHL has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 26 Jan 2023.

Is GK51 DHL ULEZ compliant?

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

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