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LB51 OTJ

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 6 (77% pass rate). It has 116,014 miles on the clock, averaging 3,261 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 OTJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
116,014
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2005
77%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
3,261

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

Low mileage
Latest reading116,014 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,983
Average per year3,261
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB51 OTJ 50k66k83k99k116k '05'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,014 miles
Since last MOT+4,983 miles
PASS
Mileage111,031 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,031 miles
Since last MOT+3,544 miles
PASS
Mileage107,487 miles
Since last MOT+3,934 miles
PASS
Mileage103,553 miles
Since last MOT+354 miles
PASS
Mileage103,199 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,199 miles
Since last MOT+1,466 miles
PASS
Mileage101,733 miles
Since last MOT+2,411 miles
PASS
Mileage99,322 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,321 miles
Since last MOT+1,922 miles
PASS
Mileage97,399 miles
Since last MOT+1,540 miles
PASS
Mileage95,859 miles
Since last MOT+1,369 miles
PASS
Mileage94,490 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,490 miles
Since last MOT+1,319 miles
PASS
Mileage93,171 miles
Since last MOT+1,244 miles
PASS
Mileage91,927 miles
Since last MOT+4,904 miles
PASS
Mileage87,023 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,021 miles
Since last MOT+1,948 miles
PASS
Mileage85,073 miles
Since last MOT+3,907 miles
PASS
Mileage81,166 miles
Since last MOT+3,337 miles
PASS
Mileage77,829 miles
Since last MOT+1,915 miles
PASS
Mileage75,914 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,901 miles
Since last MOT+5,325 miles
PASS
Mileage70,576 miles
Since last MOT+6,895 miles
PASS
Mileage63,681 miles
Since last MOT+13,970 miles
PASS
Mileage49,711 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 OTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LB51 OTJ

What car is LB51 OTJ?

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

What is the mileage of LB51 OTJ?

The last recorded mileage for LB51 OTJ was 116,014 miles, recorded on 13 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB51 OTJ passed its MOT?

LB51 OTJ has had 26 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (20 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 13 Mar 2026.

Is LB51 OTJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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