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KX51 JZW

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 166,291 miles on the clock, averaging 6,678 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 JZW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
166,291
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,678

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading166,291 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,136
Average per year6,678
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KX51 JZW 37k70k102k134k166k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,291 miles
Since last MOT+4,136 miles
PASS
Mileage162,155 miles
Since last MOT+4,371 miles
PASS
Mileage157,784 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,784 miles
Since last MOT+8,381 miles
PASS
Mileage149,403 miles
Since last MOT+5,892 miles
PASS
Mileage143,511 miles
Since last MOT+8,345 miles
PASS
Mileage135,166 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,166 miles
Since last MOT+7,164 miles
PASS
Mileage128,002 miles
Since last MOT+4,389 miles
PASS
Mileage123,613 miles
Since last MOT+7,221 miles
PASS
Mileage116,392 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,391 miles
Since last MOT+11,807 miles
PASS
Mileage104,584 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,582 miles
Since last MOT+10,744 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,838 miles
Since last MOT+11,188 miles
PASS
Mileage82,650 miles
Since last MOT+13,221 miles
PASS
Mileage69,429 miles
Since last MOT+12,226 miles
PASS
Mileage57,203 miles
Since last MOT+2,085 miles
PASS
Mileage55,118 miles
Since last MOT+4,108 miles
PASS
Mileage51,010 miles
Since last MOT+4,861 miles
PASS
Mileage46,149 miles
Since last MOT+4,299 miles
PASS
Mileage41,850 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,850 miles
Since last MOT+4,470 miles
PASS
Mileage37,380 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 JZW
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 JZW

What car is KX51 JZW?

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

What is the mileage of KX51 JZW?

The last recorded mileage for KX51 JZW was 166,291 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KX51 JZW passed its MOT?

KX51 JZW has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Jan 2026.

Is KX51 JZW ULEZ compliant?

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

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