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LF51 SWK

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 4 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing once (75% pass rate). It has 43,387 miles on the clock, averaging 9,260 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 SWK

MOT Status
Due date passed
43,387
Last Mileage
Recorded
4
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 4 tests on record
9,260

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading43,387 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,722
Average per year9,260
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LF51 SWK 17k23k30k37k43k '07'09'08

Check LF51 SWK

Full MOT Test History 4 tests on record

PASS
Mileage43,387 miles
Since last MOT+14,722 miles
PASS
Mileage28,665 miles
Since last MOT+11,999 miles
PASS
Mileage16,666 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage16,666 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 SWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeLF — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LF51 SWK

What car is LF51 SWK?

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

What is the mileage of LF51 SWK?

The last recorded mileage for LF51 SWK was 43,387 miles, recorded on 7 Dec 2009 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LF51 SWK passed its MOT?

LF51 SWK has had 4 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (3 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 7 Dec 2009.

Is LF51 SWK ULEZ compliant?

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

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