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GK51 DVF

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 101,087 miles on the clock, averaging 5,008 miles per year, 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 DVF

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,087
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,008

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading101,087 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,008
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GK51 DVF 44k58k72k87k101k '05'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,087 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,086 miles
Since last MOT+600 miles
PASS
Mileage100,486 miles
Since last MOT+1,513 miles
PASS
Mileage98,973 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,973 miles
Since last MOT+3,465 miles
PASS
Mileage95,508 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,508 miles
Since last MOT+3,966 miles
PASS
Mileage91,542 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,542 miles
Since last MOT+2,427 miles
PASS
Mileage89,115 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,115 miles
Since last MOT+2,170 miles
PASS
Mileage86,945 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,940 miles
Since last MOT+8,770 miles
PASS
Mileage78,170 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,170 miles
Since last MOT+9,362 miles
PASS
Mileage68,808 miles
Since last MOT+12,512 miles
PASS
Mileage56,296 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,296 miles
Since last MOT+4,946 miles
PASS
Mileage51,350 miles
Since last MOT+7,718 miles
PASS
Mileage43,632 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 DVF
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 DVF

What car is GK51 DVF?

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

What is the mileage of GK51 DVF?

The last recorded mileage for GK51 DVF was 101,087 miles, recorded on 30 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GK51 DVF passed its MOT?

GK51 DVF has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 30 May 2017.

Is GK51 DVF ULEZ compliant?

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

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