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KX51 XNM

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 185,554 miles on the clock, averaging 5,984 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 XNM

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
185,554
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,984

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 reading185,554 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,980
Average per year5,984
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KX51 XNM 70k99k128k157k186k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage185,554 miles
Since last MOT+3,980 miles
PASS
Mileage181,574 miles
Since last MOT+3,401 miles
PASS
Mileage178,173 miles
Since last MOT+609 miles
PASS
Mileage177,564 miles
Since last MOT+1,433 miles
PASS
Mileage176,131 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage176,131 miles
Since last MOT+3,456 miles
PASS
Mileage172,675 miles
Since last MOT+3,341 miles
PASS
Mileage169,334 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,333 miles
Since last MOT+2,708 miles
PASS
Mileage166,625 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,625 miles
Since last MOT+7,109 miles
PASS
Mileage159,516 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,516 miles
Since last MOT+5,325 miles
PASS
Mileage154,191 miles
Since last MOT+10,108 miles
PASS
Mileage144,083 miles
Since last MOT+1,420 miles
PASS
Mileage142,663 miles
Since last MOT+6,171 miles
PASS
Mileage136,492 miles
Since last MOT+8,296 miles
PASS
Mileage128,196 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,196 miles
Since last MOT+6,359 miles
PASS
Mileage121,837 miles
Since last MOT+12,696 miles
PASS
Mileage109,141 miles
Since last MOT+12,763 miles
PASS
Mileage96,378 miles
Since last MOT+12,975 miles
PASS
Mileage83,403 miles
Since last MOT+13,598 miles
PASS
Mileage69,805 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 XNM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 XNM

What car is KX51 XNM?

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

What is the mileage of KX51 XNM?

The last recorded mileage for KX51 XNM was 185,554 miles, recorded on 29 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KX51 XNM passed its MOT?

KX51 XNM has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Nov 2025.

Is KX51 XNM ULEZ compliant?

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

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