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GK51 UWO

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 58,070 miles on the clock, averaging 1,958 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for GK51 UWO

MOT Status
Due date passed
58,070
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
92%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
1,958

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

Low mileage
Latest reading58,070 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,450
Average per year1,958
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GK51 UWO 37k42k47k53k58k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage58,070 miles
Since last MOT+1,450 miles
PASS
Mileage56,620 miles
Since last MOT+1,462 miles
PASS
Mileage55,158 miles
Since last MOT+1,734 miles
PASS
Mileage53,424 miles
Since last MOT+1,589 miles
PASS
Mileage51,835 miles
Since last MOT+1,663 miles
PASS
Mileage50,172 miles
Since last MOT+1,394 miles
PASS
Mileage48,778 miles
Since last MOT+1,766 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,012 miles
Since last MOT+2,272 miles
PASS
Mileage44,740 miles
Since last MOT+1,693 miles
PASS
Mileage43,047 miles
Since last MOT+2,904 miles
PASS
Mileage40,143 miles
Since last MOT+3,602 miles
PASS
Mileage36,541 miles

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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 UWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 UWO

What car is GK51 UWO?

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

What is the mileage of GK51 UWO?

The last recorded mileage for GK51 UWO was 58,070 miles, recorded on 3 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GK51 UWO passed its MOT?

GK51 UWO has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 3 May 2017.

Is GK51 UWO ULEZ compliant?

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

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