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LD51 XAO

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 31 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 11 (65% pass rate). It has 223,245 miles on the clock, averaging 8,819 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 XAO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
223,245
Last Mileage
Recorded
31
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 31 tests on record
8,819

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading223,245 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,819
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LD51 XAO 47k91k135k179k223k '06'26'16

Check LD51 XAO

Full MOT Test History 31 tests on record

PASS
Mileage223,245 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage223,245 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage223,245 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage223,245 miles
Since last MOT+1,069 miles
PASS
Mileage222,176 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage222,172 miles
Since last MOT+3,237 miles
PASS
Mileage218,935 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage218,928 miles
Since last MOT+3,820 miles
PASS
Mileage215,108 miles
Since last MOT+7,185 miles
PASS
Mileage207,923 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage207,909 miles
Since last MOT+15,421 miles
PASS
Mileage192,488 miles
Since last MOT+13,845 miles
PASS
Mileage178,643 miles
Since last MOT+8,777 miles
PASS
Mileage169,866 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,852 miles
Since last MOT+10,336 miles
PASS
Mileage159,516 miles
Since last MOT+141 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,375 miles
Since last MOT+12,200 miles
PASS
Mileage147,175 miles
Since last MOT+68 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,107 miles
Since last MOT+10,425 miles
PASS
Mileage136,682 miles
Since last MOT+9,758 miles
PASS
Mileage126,924 miles
Since last MOT+126 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,798 miles
Since last MOT+13,119 miles
PASS
Mileage113,679 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,669 miles
Since last MOT+15,091 miles
PASS
Mileage98,578 miles
Since last MOT+225 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,353 miles
Since last MOT+14,052 miles
PASS
Mileage84,301 miles
Since last MOT+12,281 miles
PASS
Mileage72,020 miles
Since last MOT+9,933 miles
PASS
Mileage62,087 miles
Since last MOT+9,980 miles
PASS
Mileage52,107 miles
Since last MOT+5,212 miles
PASS
Mileage46,895 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LD51 XAO

What car is LD51 XAO?

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

What is the mileage of LD51 XAO?

The last recorded mileage for LD51 XAO was 223,245 miles, recorded on 11 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LD51 XAO passed its MOT?

LD51 XAO has had 31 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (20 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 11 Jul 2026.

Is LD51 XAO ULEZ compliant?

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

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