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KS51 XZW

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 120,105 miles on the clock, averaging 5,007 miles per year, 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 KS51 XZW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
120,105
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,007

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading120,105 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,007
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KS51 XZW 25k49k72k96k120k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,105 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,105 miles
Since last MOT+6,606 miles
PASS
Mileage113,499 miles
Since last MOT+6,024 miles
PASS
Mileage107,475 miles
Since last MOT+4,617 miles
PASS
Mileage102,858 miles
Since last MOT+10,726 miles
PASS
Mileage92,132 miles
Since last MOT+6,366 miles
PASS
Mileage85,766 miles
Since last MOT+8,078 miles
PASS
Mileage77,688 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,662 miles
Since last MOT+6,336 miles
PASS
Mileage71,326 miles
Since last MOT+4,333 miles
PASS
Mileage66,993 miles
Since last MOT+4,720 miles
PASS
Mileage62,273 miles
Since last MOT+4,665 miles
PASS
Mileage57,608 miles
Since last MOT+4,583 miles
PASS
Mileage53,025 miles
Since last MOT+1,730 miles
PASS
Mileage51,295 miles
Since last MOT+3,181 miles
PASS
Mileage48,114 miles
Since last MOT+3,867 miles
PASS
Mileage44,247 miles
Since last MOT+3,817 miles
PASS
Mileage40,430 miles
Since last MOT+3,409 miles
PASS
Mileage37,021 miles
Since last MOT+3,509 miles
PASS
Mileage33,512 miles
Since last MOT+4,260 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,252 miles
Since last MOT+4,391 miles
PASS
Mileage24,861 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS51 XZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeKS — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About KS51 XZW

What car is KS51 XZW?

KS51 XZW is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Luton in 2001.

What is the mileage of KS51 XZW?

The last recorded mileage for KS51 XZW was 120,105 miles, recorded on 12 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KS51 XZW passed its MOT?

KS51 XZW has had 22 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (19 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Dec 2025.

Is KS51 XZW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KS51 XZW 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 KS51 XZW?

KS51 XZW is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.