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ML51 KUS

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 144,012 miles on the clock, averaging 6,280 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for ML51 KUS

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,012
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
6,280

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading144,012 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,241
Average per year6,280
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML51 KUS 65k84k104k124k144k '05'18'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,012 miles
Since last MOT+3,241 miles
PASS
Mileage140,771 miles
Since last MOT+11,809 miles
PASS
Mileage128,962 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,961 miles
Since last MOT+3,691 miles
PASS
Mileage125,270 miles
Since last MOT+4,642 miles
PASS
Mileage120,628 miles
Since last MOT+4,199 miles
PASS
Mileage116,429 miles
Since last MOT+5,089 miles
PASS
Mileage111,340 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,340 miles
Since last MOT+15,808 miles
PASS
Mileage95,532 miles
Since last MOT+8,241 miles
PASS
Mileage87,291 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,289 miles
Since last MOT+7,693 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,596 miles
Since last MOT+6,068 miles
PASS
Mileage73,528 miles
Since last MOT+8,905 miles
PASS
Mileage64,623 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

RegistrationML51 KUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About ML51 KUS

What car is ML51 KUS?

ML51 KUS is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.

What is the mileage of ML51 KUS?

The last recorded mileage for ML51 KUS was 144,012 miles, recorded on 15 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML51 KUS passed its MOT?

ML51 KUS has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Jun 2018.

Is ML51 KUS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML51 KUS 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 ML51 KUS?

ML51 KUS is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.