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LB51 DFP

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Wimbledon, London · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 102,100 miles on the clock, averaging 489 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LB51 DFP

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,100
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
489

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

Low mileage
Latest reading102,100 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-30,436
Average per year489
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB51 DFP 99k100k101k101k102k '06'13'09

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,100 miles
PASS
Mileage132,536 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,508 miles
Since last MOT+7,213 miles
PASS
Mileage125,295 miles
Since last MOT+5,505 miles
PASS
Mileage119,790 miles
Since last MOT+6,734 miles
PASS
Mileage113,056 miles
Since last MOT+7,016 miles
PASS
Mileage106,040 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,030 miles
Since last MOT+7,088 miles
PASS
Mileage98,942 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

RegistrationLB51 DFP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LB51 DFP

What car is LB51 DFP?

LB51 DFP is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2001.

What is the mileage of LB51 DFP?

The last recorded mileage for LB51 DFP was 102,100 miles, recorded on 19 Apr 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB51 DFP passed its MOT?

LB51 DFP has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 19 Apr 2013.

Is LB51 DFP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LB51 DFP 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 LB51 DFP?

LB51 DFP is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.