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KT51 CWL

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGold
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 179,464 miles on the clock, averaging 10,112 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 KT51 CWL

MOT Status
Due date passed
179,464
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
10,112

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading179,464 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,112
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KT51 CWL 43k77k111k145k179k '05'19'14

Check KT51 CWL

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage179,464 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage179,464 miles
Since last MOT+9,206 miles
PASS
Mileage170,258 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,258 miles
Since last MOT+5,047 miles
PASS
Mileage165,211 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,211 miles
Since last MOT+2,914 miles
PASS
Mileage162,297 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,297 miles
Since last MOT+6,296 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,001 miles
Since last MOT+4,895 miles
PASS
Mileage151,106 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,106 miles
Since last MOT+14,599 miles
PASS
Mileage136,507 miles
Since last MOT+12,694 miles
PASS
Mileage123,813 miles
Since last MOT+11,608 miles
PASS
Mileage112,205 miles
Since last MOT+9,695 miles
PASS
Mileage102,510 miles
Since last MOT+11,799 miles
PASS
Mileage90,711 miles
Since last MOT+21,357 miles
PASS
Mileage69,354 miles
Since last MOT+64,117 miles
PASS
Mileage5,237 miles
PASS
Mileage42,693 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

RegistrationKT51 CWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeKT — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About KT51 CWL

What car is KT51 CWL?

KT51 CWL is a gold Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Luton in 2001.

What is the mileage of KT51 CWL?

The last recorded mileage for KT51 CWL was 179,464 miles, recorded on 23 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KT51 CWL passed its MOT?

KT51 CWL has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Mar 2019.

Is KT51 CWL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KT51 CWL 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 KT51 CWL?

KT51 CWL is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.