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GK51 XZG

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 147,184 miles on the clock, averaging 6,080 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 XZG

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,184
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
95%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,080

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 reading147,184 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,500
Average per year6,080
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GK51 XZG 32k61k90k118k147k '05'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,184 miles
Since last MOT+11,500 miles
PASS
Mileage135,684 miles
Since last MOT+8,979 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+5,519 miles
PASS
Mileage121,186 miles
Since last MOT+4,368 miles
PASS
Mileage116,818 miles
Since last MOT+4,298 miles
PASS
Mileage112,520 miles
Since last MOT+5,979 miles
PASS
Mileage106,541 miles
Since last MOT+7,297 miles
PASS
Mileage99,244 miles
Since last MOT+9,001 miles
PASS
Mileage90,243 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,243 miles
Since last MOT+7,862 miles
PASS
Mileage82,381 miles
Since last MOT+7,807 miles
PASS
Mileage74,574 miles
Since last MOT+8,020 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+7,040 miles
PASS
Mileage59,514 miles
Since last MOT+7,882 miles
PASS
Mileage51,632 miles
Since last MOT+6,669 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+1,809 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+2,066 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+2,709 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+2,950 miles
PASS
Mileage35,429 miles
Since last MOT+3,262 miles
PASS
Mileage32,167 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 XZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
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 XZG

What car is GK51 XZG?

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

What is the mileage of GK51 XZG?

The last recorded mileage for GK51 XZG was 147,184 miles, recorded on 14 Aug 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GK51 XZG passed its MOT?

GK51 XZG has had 21 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (20 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 14 Aug 2024.

Is GK51 XZG ULEZ compliant?

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

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