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KX51 DSU

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGold
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 94,439 miles on the clock, averaging 6,314 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 KX51 DSU

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,439
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2005
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,314

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading94,439 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,314
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KX51 DSU 20k39k57k76k94k '05'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,439 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,439 miles
Since last MOT+1,990 miles
PASS
Mileage92,449 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,449 miles
Since last MOT+6,547 miles
PASS
Mileage85,902 miles
Since last MOT+6,238 miles
PASS
Mileage79,664 miles
Since last MOT+10,645 miles
PASS
Mileage69,019 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,019 miles
Since last MOT+10,992 miles
PASS
Mileage58,027 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,027 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,021 miles
Since last MOT+15,359 miles
PASS
Mileage42,662 miles
Since last MOT+2,465 miles
PASS
Mileage40,197 miles
Since last MOT+3,278 miles
PASS
Mileage36,919 miles
Since last MOT+3,319 miles
PASS
Mileage33,600 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,600 miles
Since last MOT+13,599 miles
PASS
Mileage20,001 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 DSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeKX — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About KX51 DSU

What car is KX51 DSU?

KX51 DSU is a gold Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Luton in 2001.

What is the mileage of KX51 DSU?

The last recorded mileage for KX51 DSU was 94,439 miles, recorded on 14 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KX51 DSU passed its MOT?

KX51 DSU has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 14 Sep 2017.

Is KX51 DSU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KX51 DSU 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 KX51 DSU?

KX51 DSU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.