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LF51 XPV

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 200,397 miles on the clock, averaging 8,126 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 LF51 XPV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
200,397
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,126

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading200,397 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,309
Average per year8,126
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LF51 XPV 44k83k122k161k200k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage200,397 miles
Since last MOT+3,309 miles
PASS
Mileage197,088 miles
Since last MOT+788 miles
PASS
Mileage196,300 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage196,297 miles
Since last MOT+1,315 miles
PASS
Mileage194,982 miles
Since last MOT+4,711 miles
PASS
Mileage190,271 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage190,250 miles
Since last MOT+7,539 miles
PASS
Mileage182,711 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage182,698 miles
Since last MOT+2,018 miles
PASS
Mileage180,680 miles
Since last MOT+8,775 miles
PASS
Mileage171,905 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,898 miles
Since last MOT+7,717 miles
PASS
Mileage164,181 miles
Since last MOT+4,769 miles
PASS
Mileage159,412 miles
Since last MOT+3,617 miles
PASS
Mileage155,795 miles
Since last MOT+11,766 miles
PASS
Mileage144,029 miles
Since last MOT+18,223 miles
PASS
Mileage125,806 miles
Since last MOT+16,219 miles
PASS
Mileage109,587 miles
Since last MOT+8,963 miles
PASS
Mileage100,624 miles
Since last MOT+13,905 miles
PASS
Mileage86,719 miles
Since last MOT+14,257 miles
PASS
Mileage72,462 miles
Since last MOT+15,473 miles
PASS
Mileage56,989 miles
Since last MOT+13,226 miles
PASS
Mileage43,763 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 XPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeLF — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LF51 XPV

What car is LF51 XPV?

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

What is the mileage of LF51 XPV?

The last recorded mileage for LF51 XPV was 200,397 miles, recorded on 25 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LF51 XPV passed its MOT?

LF51 XPV has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 Feb 2026.

Is LF51 XPV ULEZ compliant?

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

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