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GY51 JNO

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 168,785 miles on the clock, averaging 8,217 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for GY51 JNO

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,785
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
94%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,217

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading168,785 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,043
Average per year8,217
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GY51 JNO 49k79k109k139k169k '05'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,785 miles
Since last MOT+4,043 miles
PASS
Mileage164,742 miles
Since last MOT+9,317 miles
PASS
Mileage155,425 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,424 miles
Since last MOT+9,193 miles
PASS
Mileage146,231 miles
Since last MOT+7,029 miles
PASS
Mileage139,202 miles
Since last MOT+10,158 miles
PASS
Mileage129,044 miles
Since last MOT+10,850 miles
PASS
Mileage118,194 miles
Since last MOT+9,555 miles
PASS
Mileage108,639 miles
Since last MOT+10,817 miles
PASS
Mileage97,822 miles
Since last MOT+9,622 miles
PASS
Mileage88,200 miles
Since last MOT+6,608 miles
PASS
Mileage81,592 miles
Since last MOT+9,356 miles
PASS
Mileage72,236 miles
Since last MOT+7,015 miles
PASS
Mileage65,221 miles
Since last MOT+7,911 miles
PASS
Mileage57,310 miles
Since last MOT+8,357 miles
PASS
Mileage48,953 miles

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 JNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About GY51 JNO

What car is GY51 JNO?

GY51 JNO is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2001.

What is the mileage of GY51 JNO?

The last recorded mileage for GY51 JNO was 168,785 miles, recorded on 19 Jun 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY51 JNO passed its MOT?

GY51 JNO has had 16 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (15 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 19 Jun 2020.

Is GY51 JNO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY51 JNO 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 GY51 JNO?

GY51 JNO is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.