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LF51 VHK

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 172,667 miles on the clock, averaging 3,872 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 LF51 VHK

MOT Status
Due date passed
172,667
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
3,872

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading172,667 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,492
Average per year3,872
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LF51 VHK 123k136k148k160k173k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,667 miles
Since last MOT+1,492 miles
PASS
Mileage171,175 miles
Since last MOT+7,079 miles
PASS
Mileage164,096 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,096 miles
Since last MOT+13,744 miles
PASS
Mileage150,352 miles
Since last MOT+8,364 miles
PASS
Mileage141,988 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,988 miles
Since last MOT+7,442 miles
PASS
Mileage134,546 miles
Since last MOT+10,968 miles
PASS
Mileage123,578 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,578 miles
Since last MOT+9,285 miles
PASS
Mileage114,293 miles
Since last MOT+8,535 miles
PASS
Mileage105,758 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,758 miles
Since last MOT+9,047 miles
PASS
Mileage96,711 miles
Since last MOT+9,510 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,201 miles
Since last MOT+8,854 miles
PASS
Mileage78,347 miles
Since last MOT+11,296 miles
PASS
Mileage67,051 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,414 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 VHK
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 VHK

What car is LF51 VHK?

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

What is the mileage of LF51 VHK?

The last recorded mileage for LF51 VHK was 172,667 miles, recorded on 13 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LF51 VHK passed its MOT?

LF51 VHK has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 13 May 2019.

Is LF51 VHK ULEZ compliant?

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

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