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LC51 RFL

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 103,878 miles on the clock, averaging 6,998 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 LC51 RFL

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,878
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2005
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,998

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 reading103,878 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,318
Average per year6,998
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LC51 RFL 31k49k68k86k104k '05'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,878 miles
Since last MOT+8,318 miles
PASS
Mileage95,560 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,556 miles
Since last MOT+6,945 miles
PASS
Mileage88,611 miles
Since last MOT+98 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,513 miles
Since last MOT+8,578 miles
PASS
Mileage79,935 miles
Since last MOT+4,416 miles
PASS
Mileage75,519 miles
Since last MOT+4,777 miles
PASS
Mileage70,742 miles
Since last MOT+10,949 miles
PASS
Mileage59,793 miles
Since last MOT+10,224 miles
PASS
Mileage49,569 miles
Since last MOT+5,587 miles
PASS
Mileage43,982 miles
Since last MOT+4,649 miles
PASS
Mileage39,333 miles
Since last MOT+8,183 miles
PASS
Mileage31,150 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

RegistrationLC51 RFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeLC — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LC51 RFL

What car is LC51 RFL?

LC51 RFL is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2001.

What is the mileage of LC51 RFL?

The last recorded mileage for LC51 RFL was 103,878 miles, recorded on 13 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LC51 RFL passed its MOT?

LC51 RFL has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 13 Feb 2016.

Is LC51 RFL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LC51 RFL 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 LC51 RFL?

LC51 RFL is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.