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LS51 TWF

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Stanmore, London · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 3 (67% pass rate). It has 195,687 miles on the clock, averaging 17,217 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 TWF

MOT Status
Due date passed
195,687
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
17,217

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 reading195,687 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20,081
Average per year17,217
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LS51 TWF 91k117k143k169k196k '06'13'09

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage195,687 miles
Since last MOT+20,081 miles
PASS
Mileage175,606 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,605 miles
Since last MOT+14,193 miles
PASS
Mileage161,412 miles
Since last MOT+30,036 miles
PASS
Mileage131,376 miles
Since last MOT+16,244 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,132 miles
Since last MOT+13,092 miles
PASS
Mileage102,040 miles
Since last MOT+11,101 miles
PASS
Mileage90,939 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,934 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

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

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About LS51 TWF

What car is LS51 TWF?

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

What is the mileage of LS51 TWF?

The last recorded mileage for LS51 TWF was 195,687 miles, recorded on 3 Jan 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LS51 TWF passed its MOT?

LS51 TWF has had 9 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (6 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 Jan 2013.

Is LS51 TWF ULEZ compliant?

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

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