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GK51 YTX

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 252,345 miles on the clock, averaging 15,327 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for GK51 YTX

MOT Status
Due date passed
252,345
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
15,327

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 reading252,345 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,772
Average per year15,327
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GK51 YTX 61k109k156k204k252k '05'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage252,345 miles
Since last MOT+6,772 miles
PASS
Mileage245,573 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage245,541 miles
Since last MOT+10,405 miles
PASS
Mileage235,136 miles
Since last MOT+11,176 miles
FAIL
Mileage223,960 miles
Since last MOT+18,781 miles
PASS
Mileage205,179 miles
Since last MOT+17,164 miles
PASS
Mileage188,015 miles
Since last MOT+19,506 miles
PASS
Mileage168,509 miles
Since last MOT+19,176 miles
PASS
Mileage149,333 miles
Since last MOT+24,777 miles
PASS
Mileage124,556 miles
Since last MOT+23,995 miles
PASS
Mileage100,561 miles
Since last MOT+22,816 miles
PASS
Mileage77,745 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,720 miles
Since last MOT+9,489 miles
PASS
Mileage68,231 miles
Since last MOT+7,657 miles
PASS
Mileage60,574 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 YTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
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 YTX

What car is GK51 YTX?

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

What is the mileage of GK51 YTX?

The last recorded mileage for GK51 YTX was 252,345 miles, recorded on 5 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GK51 YTX passed its MOT?

GK51 YTX has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 5 Mar 2018.

Is GK51 YTX ULEZ compliant?

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

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