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HX51 EAP

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 166,361 miles on the clock, averaging 12,718 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 HX51 EAP

MOT Status
Due date passed
166,361
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2005
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
12,718

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 reading166,361 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,718
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for HX51 EAP 62k88k114k140k166k '05'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,361 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,361 miles
Since last MOT+8,925 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+8,990 miles
PASS
Mileage148,446 miles
Since last MOT+9,748 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+14,713 miles
PASS
Mileage123,985 miles
Since last MOT+13,770 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+14,088 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+15,921 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+18,070 miles
PASS
Mileage62,136 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

RegistrationHX51 EAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeHX — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About HX51 EAP

What car is HX51 EAP?

HX51 EAP is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2001.

What is the mileage of HX51 EAP?

The last recorded mileage for HX51 EAP was 166,361 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HX51 EAP passed its MOT?

HX51 EAP has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 20 Jan 2014.

Is HX51 EAP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HX51 EAP 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 HX51 EAP?

HX51 EAP is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.