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GK51 DZL

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 138,324 miles on the clock, averaging 6,068 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 DZL

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,324
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,068

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading138,324 miles
Reading date
Miles last year25
Average per year6,068
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GK51 DZL 48k71k93k116k138k '06'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,324 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,299 miles
Since last MOT+3,434 miles
PASS
Mileage134,865 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,855 miles
Since last MOT+3,382 miles
PASS
Mileage131,473 miles
Since last MOT+5,387 miles
PASS
Mileage126,086 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,077 miles
Since last MOT+2,493 miles
PASS
Mileage123,584 miles
Since last MOT+2,838 miles
PASS
Mileage120,746 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,742 miles
Since last MOT+5,533 miles
PASS
Mileage115,209 miles
Since last MOT+6,095 miles
PASS
Mileage109,114 miles
Since last MOT+6,497 miles
PASS
Mileage102,617 miles
Since last MOT+7,310 miles
PASS
Mileage95,307 miles
Since last MOT+7,408 miles
PASS
Mileage87,899 miles
Since last MOT+7,664 miles
PASS
Mileage80,235 miles
Since last MOT+8,127 miles
PASS
Mileage72,108 miles
Since last MOT+8,529 miles
PASS
Mileage63,579 miles
Since last MOT+7,014 miles
PASS
Mileage56,565 miles
Since last MOT+8,469 miles
PASS
Mileage48,096 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 DZL
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 DZL

What car is GK51 DZL?

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

What is the mileage of GK51 DZL?

The last recorded mileage for GK51 DZL was 138,324 miles, recorded on 3 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GK51 DZL passed its MOT?

GK51 DZL has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Sep 2021.

Is GK51 DZL ULEZ compliant?

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

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