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LC51 WHJ

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 189,544 miles on the clock, averaging 8,485 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LC51 WHJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
189,544
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,485

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading189,544 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,485
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LC51 WHJ 53k87k121k155k190k '05'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage189,544 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage189,544 miles
Since last MOT+4,880 miles
PASS
Mileage184,664 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage184,664 miles
Since last MOT+4,582 miles
PASS
Mileage180,082 miles
Since last MOT+6,059 miles
PASS
Mileage174,023 miles
Since last MOT+4,484 miles
PASS
Mileage169,539 miles
Since last MOT+2,929 miles
PASS
Mileage166,610 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,610 miles
Since last MOT+4,261 miles
PASS
Mileage162,349 miles
Since last MOT+2,835 miles
PASS
Mileage159,514 miles
Since last MOT+2,853 miles
PASS
Mileage156,661 miles
Since last MOT+6,906 miles
PASS
Mileage149,755 miles
Since last MOT+20,066 miles
PASS
Mileage129,689 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,687 miles
Since last MOT+27,182 miles
PASS
Mileage102,505 miles
Since last MOT+18,113 miles
PASS
Mileage84,392 miles
Since last MOT+7,194 miles
PASS
Mileage77,198 miles
Since last MOT+9,550 miles
PASS
Mileage67,648 miles
Since last MOT+6,881 miles
PASS
Mileage60,767 miles
Since last MOT+7,777 miles
PASS
Mileage52,990 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LC51 WHJ

What car is LC51 WHJ?

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

What is the mileage of LC51 WHJ?

The last recorded mileage for LC51 WHJ was 189,544 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LC51 WHJ passed its MOT?

LC51 WHJ has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 Jan 2022.

Is LC51 WHJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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