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LF51 NVT

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Wimbledon, London · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 208,506 miles on the clock, averaging 10,615 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LF51 NVT

MOT Status
Due date passed
208,506
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2005
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
10,615

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading208,506 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year10,615
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LF51 NVT 39k81k124k166k209k '05'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage208,506 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage208,505 miles
Since last MOT+9,194 miles
PASS
Mileage199,311 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage199,311 miles
Since last MOT+4,428 miles
PASS
Mileage194,883 miles
Since last MOT+8,557 miles
PASS
Mileage186,326 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage186,326 miles
Since last MOT+9,166 miles
PASS
Mileage177,160 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,159 miles
Since last MOT+8,776 miles
PASS
Mileage168,383 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,382 miles
Since last MOT+5,584 miles
PASS
Mileage162,798 miles
Since last MOT+12,314 miles
PASS
Mileage150,484 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,483 miles
Since last MOT+13,714 miles
PASS
Mileage136,769 miles
Since last MOT+12,013 miles
PASS
Mileage124,756 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,756 miles
Since last MOT+13,441 miles
PASS
Mileage111,315 miles
Since last MOT+12,474 miles
PASS
Mileage98,841 miles
Since last MOT+10,993 miles
PASS
Mileage87,848 miles
Since last MOT+11,589 miles
PASS
Mileage76,259 miles
Since last MOT+11,397 miles
PASS
Mileage64,862 miles
Since last MOT+11,624 miles
PASS
Mileage53,238 miles
Since last MOT+11,137 miles
PASS
Mileage42,101 miles
Since last MOT+3,262 miles
PASS
Mileage38,839 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

RegistrationLF51 NVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeLF — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LF51 NVT

What car is LF51 NVT?

LF51 NVT is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2001.

What is the mileage of LF51 NVT?

The last recorded mileage for LF51 NVT was 208,506 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LF51 NVT passed its MOT?

LF51 NVT has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 18 Nov 2021.

Is LF51 NVT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LF51 NVT 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 LF51 NVT?

LF51 NVT is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.