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GV51 HNG

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 7 and failing 5 (58% pass rate). It has 199,606 miles on the clock, averaging 10,903 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 HNG

MOT Status
Due date passed
199,606
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
10,903

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading199,606 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,903
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV51 HNG 106k129k153k176k200k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage199,606 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage199,606 miles
Since last MOT+5,337 miles
PASS
Mileage194,269 miles
Since last MOT+8,940 miles
PASS
Mileage185,329 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage185,329 miles
Since last MOT+8,591 miles
PASS
Mileage176,738 miles
Since last MOT+24,706 miles
PASS
Mileage152,032 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,032 miles
Since last MOT+13,322 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,710 miles
Since last MOT+11,929 miles
PASS
Mileage126,781 miles
Since last MOT+20,738 miles
PASS
Mileage106,043 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,043 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 HNG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
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 HNG

What car is GV51 HNG?

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

What is the mileage of GV51 HNG?

The last recorded mileage for GV51 HNG was 199,606 miles, recorded on 23 Jun 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV51 HNG passed its MOT?

GV51 HNG has had 12 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (7 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 Jun 2015.

Is GV51 HNG ULEZ compliant?

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

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