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GK51 DPX

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 2001 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 3 MOT tests on record, passing 2 and failing once (67% pass rate). It has 120,957 miles on the clock, averaging 22,054 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for GK51 DPX

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,957
Last Mileage
Recorded
3
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
2 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 3 tests on record
22,054

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading120,957 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20,347
Average per year22,054
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GK51 DPX 78k88k99k110k121k '05'07'06

Check GK51 DPX

Full MOT Test History 3 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage120,957 miles
Since last MOT+20,347 miles
PASS
Mileage100,610 miles
Since last MOT+23,110 miles
PASS
Mileage77,500 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 DPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeGK — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About GK51 DPX

What car is GK51 DPX?

GK51 DPX is a green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2001.

What is the mileage of GK51 DPX?

The last recorded mileage for GK51 DPX was 120,957 miles, recorded on 8 Oct 2007 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GK51 DPX passed its MOT?

GK51 DPX has had 3 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (2 passes, 1 failure). It last was tested on 8 Oct 2007.

Is GK51 DPX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GK51 DPX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2001, 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 DPX?

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