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LE51 GJY

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 117,437 miles on the clock, averaging 3,519 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LE51 GJY

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,437
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,519

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

Low mileage
Latest reading117,437 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,063
Average per year3,519
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LE51 GJY 57k72k87k102k117k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,437 miles
Since last MOT+10,063 miles
PASS
Mileage107,374 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,373 miles
Since last MOT+1,579 miles
PASS
Mileage105,794 miles
Since last MOT+1,277 miles
PASS
Mileage104,517 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,517 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,508 miles
Since last MOT+1,173 miles
PASS
Mileage103,335 miles
Since last MOT+8,450 miles
PASS
Mileage94,885 miles
Since last MOT+3,320 miles
PASS
Mileage91,565 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,563 miles
Since last MOT+888 miles
PASS
Mileage90,675 miles
Since last MOT+1,207 miles
PASS
Mileage89,468 miles
Since last MOT+3,143 miles
PASS
Mileage86,325 miles
Since last MOT+3,492 miles
PASS
Mileage82,833 miles
Since last MOT+2,358 miles
PASS
Mileage80,475 miles
Since last MOT+3,892 miles
PASS
Mileage76,583 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,583 miles
Since last MOT+2,126 miles
PASS
Mileage74,457 miles
Since last MOT+2,099 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,358 miles
Since last MOT+3,312 miles
PASS
Mileage69,046 miles
Since last MOT+5,588 miles
PASS
Mileage63,458 miles
Since last MOT+6,442 miles
PASS
Mileage57,016 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

RegistrationLE51 GJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeLE — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LE51 GJY

What car is LE51 GJY?

LE51 GJY is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2001.

What is the mileage of LE51 GJY?

The last recorded mileage for LE51 GJY was 117,437 miles, recorded on 1 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LE51 GJY passed its MOT?

LE51 GJY has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 1 Nov 2023.

Is LE51 GJY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LE51 GJY 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 LE51 GJY?

LE51 GJY is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.