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GK51 DZS

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 142,038 miles on the clock, averaging 9,615 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 DZS

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,038
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,615

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading142,038 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,153
Average per year9,615
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GK51 DZS 33k60k87k115k142k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage142,038 miles
Since last MOT+16,153 miles
PASS
Mileage125,885 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,885 miles
Since last MOT+16,336 miles
PASS
Mileage109,549 miles
Since last MOT+13,845 miles
PASS
Mileage95,704 miles
Since last MOT+183 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,521 miles
Since last MOT+9,007 miles
PASS
Mileage86,514 miles
Since last MOT+162 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,352 miles
Since last MOT+10,823 miles
PASS
Mileage75,529 miles
Since last MOT+11,767 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,762 miles
Since last MOT+10,932 miles
PASS
Mileage52,830 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,813 miles
Since last MOT+2,540 miles
PASS
Mileage50,273 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,273 miles
Since last MOT+4,238 miles
PASS
Mileage46,035 miles
Since last MOT+6,933 miles
PASS
Mileage39,102 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,102 miles
Since last MOT+6,330 miles
PASS
Mileage32,772 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 DZS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
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 DZS

What car is GK51 DZS?

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

What is the mileage of GK51 DZS?

The last recorded mileage for GK51 DZS was 142,038 miles, recorded on 3 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GK51 DZS passed its MOT?

GK51 DZS has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 3 Jun 2017.

Is GK51 DZS ULEZ compliant?

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

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