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LR51 HRM

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, 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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 156,943 miles on the clock, averaging 11,845 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 LR51 HRM

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,943
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2005
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
11,845

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading156,943 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,179
Average per year11,845
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR51 HRM 61k85k109k133k157k '05'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,943 miles
Since last MOT+13,179 miles
PASS
Mileage143,764 miles
Since last MOT+6,060 miles
PASS
Mileage137,704 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,704 miles
Since last MOT+126,124 miles
PASS
Mileage11,580 miles
PASS
Mileage97,638 miles
Since last MOT+16,016 miles
PASS
Mileage81,622 miles
Since last MOT+20,447 miles
PASS
Mileage61,175 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

RegistrationLR51 HRM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LR51 HRM

What car is LR51 HRM?

LR51 HRM is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2001.

What is the mileage of LR51 HRM?

The last recorded mileage for LR51 HRM was 156,943 miles, recorded on 6 Jan 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR51 HRM passed its MOT?

LR51 HRM has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 6 Jan 2014.

Is LR51 HRM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR51 HRM 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 LR51 HRM?

LR51 HRM is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.