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At a glance
This 2001 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 101,513 miles on the clock, averaging 5,406 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 DWY
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 101,513 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,406 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GK51 DWY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GK — Maidstone, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About GK51 DWY
What car is GK51 DWY?
GK51 DWY is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2001.
What is the mileage of GK51 DWY?
The last recorded mileage for GK51 DWY was 101,513 miles, recorded on 22 Apr 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GK51 DWY passed its MOT?
GK51 DWY has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Apr 2014.
Is GK51 DWY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GK51 DWY 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 DWY?
GK51 DWY is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.