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MU51 DWK

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 2 (71% pass rate). It has 72,899 miles on the clock, averaging 6,066 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for MU51 DWK

MOT Status
Due date passed
72,899
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
6,066

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading72,899 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,066
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MU51 DWK 42k49k57k65k73k '06'11'09

Check MU51 DWK

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,899 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,899 miles
Since last MOT+7,545 miles
PASS
Mileage65,354 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,354 miles
Since last MOT+7,737 miles
PASS
Mileage57,617 miles
Since last MOT+3,757 miles
PASS
Mileage53,860 miles
Since last MOT+12,172 miles
PASS
Mileage41,688 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 DWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeMU — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About MU51 DWK

What car is MU51 DWK?

MU51 DWK is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.

What is the mileage of MU51 DWK?

The last recorded mileage for MU51 DWK was 72,899 miles, recorded on 23 Sep 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MU51 DWK passed its MOT?

MU51 DWK has had 7 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (5 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 23 Sep 2011.

Is MU51 DWK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MU51 DWK is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is MU51 DWK?

MU51 DWK is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.