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GV51 FVA

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 2 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 67,954 miles on the clock, averaging 13,554 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 GV51 FVA

MOT Status
Due date passed
67,954
Last Mileage
Recorded
2
Total Tests
Since 2006
100%
Pass Rate
2 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 2 tests on record
13,554

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading67,954 miles
Reading date
Miles last year26,978
Average per year13,554
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GV51 FVA 41k48k54k61k68k '06'08

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Full MOT Test History 2 tests on record

PASS
Mileage67,954 miles
Since last MOT+26,978 miles
PASS
Mileage40,976 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 FVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About GV51 FVA

What car is GV51 FVA?

GV51 FVA is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2001.

What is the mileage of GV51 FVA?

The last recorded mileage for GV51 FVA was 67,954 miles, recorded on 24 Apr 2008 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV51 FVA passed its MOT?

GV51 FVA has had 2 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (2 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 24 Apr 2008.

Is GV51 FVA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV51 FVA 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 GV51 FVA?

GV51 FVA is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.