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LD51 WYU

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 165,332 miles on the clock, averaging 6,497 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 LD51 WYU

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,332
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
6,497

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading165,332 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year6,497
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LD51 WYU 49k78k107k136k165k '06'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,332 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,327 miles
Since last MOT+12,188 miles
PASS
Mileage153,139 miles
Since last MOT+10,579 miles
PASS
Mileage142,560 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,560 miles
PASS
Mileage182,568 miles
Since last MOT+3,123 miles
PASS
Mileage179,445 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage179,445 miles
Since last MOT+6,915 miles
PASS
Mileage172,530 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,497 miles
Since last MOT+6,528 miles
PASS
Mileage165,969 miles
Since last MOT+9,504 miles
PASS
Mileage156,465 miles
Since last MOT+10,725 miles
PASS
Mileage145,740 miles
Since last MOT+8,823 miles
PASS
Mileage136,917 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,917 miles
Since last MOT+12,231 miles
PASS
Mileage124,686 miles
Since last MOT+12,332 miles
PASS
Mileage112,354 miles
Since last MOT+7,593 miles
PASS
Mileage104,761 miles
Since last MOT+11,181 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,580 miles
Since last MOT+12,148 miles
PASS
Mileage81,432 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,432 miles
Since last MOT+9,810 miles
PASS
Mileage71,622 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,622 miles
Since last MOT+9,797 miles
PASS
Mileage61,825 miles
Since last MOT+12,438 miles
PASS
Mileage49,387 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

RegistrationLD51 WYU
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 WYU

What car is LD51 WYU?

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

What is the mileage of LD51 WYU?

The last recorded mileage for LD51 WYU was 165,332 miles, recorded on 16 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LD51 WYU passed its MOT?

LD51 WYU has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 16 Jul 2024.

Is LD51 WYU ULEZ compliant?

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

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