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KX51 KCO

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 148,470 miles on the clock, averaging 5,861 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 KCO

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,470
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,861

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading148,470 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-20,911
Average per year5,861
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KX51 KCO 79k96k114k131k148k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,470 miles
PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage169,381 miles
Since last MOT+5,946 miles
PASS
Mileage163,435 miles
Since last MOT+8,400 miles
PASS
Mileage155,035 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,035 miles
Since last MOT+3,835 miles
PASS
Mileage151,200 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,200 miles
Since last MOT+13,360 miles
PASS
Mileage137,840 miles
Since last MOT+11,550 miles
PASS
Mileage126,290 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,290 miles
Since last MOT+11,793 miles
PASS
Mileage114,497 miles
Since last MOT+11,304 miles
PASS
Mileage103,193 miles
Since last MOT+12,641 miles
PASS
Mileage90,552 miles
Since last MOT+11,442 miles
PASS
Mileage79,110 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 KCO
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 KCO

What car is KX51 KCO?

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

What is the mileage of KX51 KCO?

The last recorded mileage for KX51 KCO was 148,470 miles, recorded on 3 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KX51 KCO passed its MOT?

KX51 KCO has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Sep 2018.

Is KX51 KCO ULEZ compliant?

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

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