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GV51 GKF

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 10 (57% pass rate). It has 95,104 miles on the clock, averaging 4,104 miles per year, well 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 GV51 GKF

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,104
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2005
57%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,104

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading95,104 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,104
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV51 GKF 40k54k67k81k95k '05'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,104 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,104 miles
Since last MOT+2,070 miles
PASS
Mileage93,034 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,034 miles
Since last MOT+1,587 miles
PASS
Mileage91,447 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,447 miles
Since last MOT+1,508 miles
PASS
Mileage89,939 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,939 miles
Since last MOT+3,515 miles
PASS
Mileage86,424 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,424 miles
Since last MOT+5,763 miles
PASS
Mileage80,661 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,661 miles
Since last MOT+7,274 miles
PASS
Mileage73,387 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,387 miles
Since last MOT+4,175 miles
PASS
Mileage69,212 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,212 miles
Since last MOT+5,590 miles
PASS
Mileage63,622 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,621 miles
Since last MOT+7,678 miles
PASS
Mileage55,943 miles
Since last MOT+7,024 miles
PASS
Mileage48,919 miles
Since last MOT+4,921 miles
PASS
Mileage43,998 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,998 miles
Since last MOT+4,329 miles
PASS
Mileage39,669 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 GKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About GV51 GKF

What car is GV51 GKF?

GV51 GKF is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2001.

What is the mileage of GV51 GKF?

The last recorded mileage for GV51 GKF was 95,104 miles, recorded on 12 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV51 GKF passed its MOT?

GV51 GKF has had 23 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (13 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 12 Jun 2019.

Is GV51 GKF ULEZ compliant?

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

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