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MX51 DGU

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourBeige
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 1598cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 144,204 miles on the clock, averaging 8,395 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MX51 DGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,204
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,395

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading144,204 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,652
Average per year8,395
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MX51 DGU 72k90k108k126k144k '06'15'11

Check MX51 DGU

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,204 miles
Since last MOT+3,652 miles
PASS
Mileage140,552 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,516 miles
Since last MOT+111 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,405 miles
Since last MOT+8,535 miles
PASS
Mileage131,870 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,862 miles
Since last MOT+9,103 miles
PASS
Mileage122,759 miles
Since last MOT+196 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,563 miles
Since last MOT+11,416 miles
PASS
Mileage111,147 miles
Since last MOT+10,628 miles
PASS
Mileage100,519 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,519 miles
Since last MOT+11,674 miles
PASS
Mileage88,845 miles
Since last MOT+12,887 miles
PASS
Mileage75,958 miles
Since last MOT+4,318 miles
PASS
Mileage71,640 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 DGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeMX — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About MX51 DGU

What car is MX51 DGU?

MX51 DGU is an beige Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.

What is the mileage of MX51 DGU?

The last recorded mileage for MX51 DGU was 144,204 miles, recorded on 9 Feb 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MX51 DGU passed its MOT?

MX51 DGU has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Feb 2015.

Is MX51 DGU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MX51 DGU 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 MX51 DGU?

MX51 DGU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.