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KX51 EDU

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 175,518 miles on the clock, averaging 7,163 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for KX51 EDU

MOT Status
Due date passed
175,518
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2005
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
7,163

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading175,518 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,264
Average per year7,163
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KX51 EDU 101k119k138k157k176k '05'16'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage175,518 miles
Since last MOT+6,264 miles
PASS
Mileage169,254 miles
Since last MOT+9,226 miles
PASS
Mileage160,028 miles
Since last MOT+7,737 miles
PASS
Mileage152,291 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,291 miles
Since last MOT+12,521 miles
PASS
Mileage139,770 miles
Since last MOT+12,422 miles
PASS
Mileage127,348 miles
Since last MOT+8,342 miles
PASS
Mileage119,006 miles
Since last MOT+13,580 miles
PASS
Mileage105,426 miles
Since last MOT+17,399 miles
PASS
Mileage88,027 miles
Since last MOT+13,385 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,642 miles
PASS
Mileage105,610 miles
Since last MOT+4,884 miles
PASS
Mileage100,726 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 EDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeKX — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About KX51 EDU

What car is KX51 EDU?

KX51 EDU is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Luton in 2001.

What is the mileage of KX51 EDU?

The last recorded mileage for KX51 EDU was 175,518 miles, recorded on 1 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KX51 EDU passed its MOT?

KX51 EDU has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 1 Feb 2016.

Is KX51 EDU ULEZ compliant?

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

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