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KV51 XJG

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 128,216 miles on the clock, averaging 8,632 miles per year, around 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 KV51 XJG

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,216
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2005
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,632

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading128,216 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,097
Average per year8,632
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KV51 XJG 35k58k81k105k128k '05'16'10

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,216 miles
Since last MOT+6,097 miles
PASS
Mileage122,119 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,110 miles
Since last MOT+3,794 miles
PASS
Mileage118,316 miles
Since last MOT+4,760 miles
PASS
Mileage113,556 miles
Since last MOT+10,437 miles
PASS
Mileage103,119 miles
Since last MOT+21,018 miles
PASS
Mileage82,101 miles
Since last MOT+12,797 miles
PASS
Mileage69,304 miles
Since last MOT+7,921 miles
PASS
Mileage61,383 miles
Since last MOT+1,527 miles
PASS
Mileage59,856 miles
Since last MOT+4,039 miles
PASS
Mileage55,817 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,816 miles
Since last MOT+8,155 miles
PASS
Mileage47,661 miles
Since last MOT+13,121 miles
PASS
Mileage34,540 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 XJG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeKV — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About KV51 XJG

What car is KV51 XJG?

KV51 XJG is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Luton in 2001.

What is the mileage of KV51 XJG?

The last recorded mileage for KV51 XJG was 128,216 miles, recorded on 18 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KV51 XJG passed its MOT?

KV51 XJG has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 18 Aug 2016.

Is KV51 XJG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KV51 XJG 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 KV51 XJG?

KV51 XJG is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.