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LS51 AUL

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Stanmore, 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 188,678 miles on the clock, averaging 10,748 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 LS51 AUL

MOT Status
Due date passed
188,678
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,748

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 reading188,678 miles
Reading date
Miles last year243
Average per year10,748
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LS51 AUL 76k104k132k161k189k '05'16'12

Check LS51 AUL

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage188,678 miles
Since last MOT+243 miles
FAIL
Mileage188,435 miles
Since last MOT+12,822 miles
PASS
Mileage175,613 miles
Since last MOT+77 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,536 miles
Since last MOT+11,437 miles
PASS
Mileage164,099 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,095 miles
Since last MOT+12,105 miles
PASS
Mileage151,990 miles
Since last MOT+11,330 miles
PASS
Mileage140,660 miles
Since last MOT+8,549 miles
PASS
Mileage132,111 miles
Since last MOT+10,769 miles
PASS
Mileage121,342 miles
Since last MOT+15,011 miles
PASS
Mileage106,331 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,321 miles
Since last MOT+8,735 miles
PASS
Mileage97,586 miles
Since last MOT+12,017 miles
PASS
Mileage85,569 miles
Since last MOT+9,510 miles
PASS
Mileage76,059 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 AUL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeLS — Stanmore, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LS51 AUL

What car is LS51 AUL?

LS51 AUL is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2001.

What is the mileage of LS51 AUL?

The last recorded mileage for LS51 AUL was 188,678 miles, recorded on 22 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LS51 AUL passed its MOT?

LS51 AUL has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 22 Jun 2016.

Is LS51 AUL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LS51 AUL 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 LS51 AUL?

LS51 AUL is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.