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GV51 VST

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourGreen
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 1984cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 7 (75% pass rate). It has 171,915 miles on the clock, averaging 6,511 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for GV51 VST

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
171,915
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
6,511

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading171,915 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,801
Average per year6,511
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV51 VST 42k75k107k139k172k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,915 miles
Since last MOT+2,801 miles
PASS
Mileage169,114 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,114 miles
Since last MOT+2,096 miles
PASS
Mileage167,018 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,016 miles
Since last MOT+2,156 miles
PASS
Mileage164,860 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,860 miles
Since last MOT+512 miles
PASS
Mileage164,348 miles
Since last MOT+5,300 miles
PASS
Mileage159,048 miles
Since last MOT+2,632 miles
PASS
Mileage156,416 miles
Since last MOT+4,406 miles
PASS
Mileage152,010 miles
Since last MOT+5,087 miles
PASS
Mileage146,923 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,920 miles
Since last MOT+6,108 miles
PASS
Mileage140,812 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,812 miles
Since last MOT+6,276 miles
PASS
Mileage134,536 miles
Since last MOT+113 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,423 miles
Since last MOT+6,094 miles
PASS
Mileage128,329 miles
Since last MOT+14,107 miles
PASS
Mileage114,222 miles
Since last MOT+6,172 miles
PASS
Mileage108,050 miles
Since last MOT+7,950 miles
PASS
Mileage100,100 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,100 miles
Since last MOT+8,721 miles
PASS
Mileage91,379 miles
Since last MOT+8,694 miles
PASS
Mileage82,685 miles
Since last MOT+9,292 miles
PASS
Mileage73,393 miles
Since last MOT+11,401 miles
PASS
Mileage61,992 miles
Since last MOT+14,986 miles
PASS
Mileage47,006 miles
Since last MOT+4,819 miles
PASS
Mileage42,187 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 VST
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About GV51 VST

What car is GV51 VST?

GV51 VST is a green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Brighton in 2001.

What is the mileage of GV51 VST?

The last recorded mileage for GV51 VST was 171,915 miles, recorded on 21 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV51 VST passed its MOT?

GV51 VST has had 28 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (21 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 21 Feb 2026.

Is GV51 VST ULEZ compliant?

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

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