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LD51 BOV

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 159,692 miles on the clock, averaging 8,306 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 LD51 BOV

MOT Status
Due date passed
159,692
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,306

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading159,692 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,306
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LD51 BOV 72k94k116k138k160k '06'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,692 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,692 miles
Since last MOT+9,642 miles
PASS
Mileage150,050 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,050 miles
Since last MOT+6,809 miles
PASS
Mileage143,241 miles
Since last MOT+7,940 miles
PASS
Mileage135,301 miles
Since last MOT+67 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,234 miles
Since last MOT+20,712 miles
PASS
Mileage114,522 miles
Since last MOT+13,539 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,983 miles
Since last MOT+12,946 miles
PASS
Mileage88,037 miles
Since last MOT+3,912 miles
PASS
Mileage84,125 miles
Since last MOT+4,183 miles
PASS
Mileage79,942 miles
Since last MOT+4,319 miles
PASS
Mileage75,623 miles
Since last MOT+4,111 miles
PASS
Mileage71,512 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

RegistrationLD51 BOV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeLD — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LD51 BOV

What car is LD51 BOV?

LD51 BOV is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2001.

What is the mileage of LD51 BOV?

The last recorded mileage for LD51 BOV was 159,692 miles, recorded on 2 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LD51 BOV passed its MOT?

LD51 BOV has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Sep 2016.

Is LD51 BOV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LD51 BOV 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 LD51 BOV?

LD51 BOV is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.