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GK51 DMZ

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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 147,068 miles on the clock, averaging 16,525 miles per year, above 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 DMZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,068
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2005
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
16,525

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading147,068 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,257
Average per year16,525
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GK51 DMZ 29k58k88k118k147k '05'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,068 miles
Since last MOT+13,257 miles
PASS
Mileage133,811 miles
Since last MOT+18,511 miles
PASS
Mileage115,300 miles
Since last MOT+15,976 miles
PASS
Mileage99,324 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,324 miles
Since last MOT+26,601 miles
PASS
Mileage72,723 miles
Since last MOT+19,443 miles
PASS
Mileage53,280 miles
Since last MOT+22,192 miles
PASS
Mileage31,088 miles
Since last MOT+2,243 miles
PASS
Mileage28,845 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,845 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 DMZ
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 DMZ

What car is GK51 DMZ?

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

What is the mileage of GK51 DMZ?

The last recorded mileage for GK51 DMZ was 147,068 miles, recorded on 28 Jan 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GK51 DMZ passed its MOT?

GK51 DMZ has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 28 Jan 2013.

Is GK51 DMZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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