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VE51 YOG

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Beige Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 1896cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 173,903 miles on the clock, averaging 9,599 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 VE51 YOG

MOT Status
Due date passed
173,903
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
9,599

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading173,903 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year9,599
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for VE51 YOG 50k81k112k143k174k '05'18'13

Check VE51 YOG

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage173,903 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage173,902 miles
Since last MOT+6,207 miles
PASS
Mileage167,695 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,694 miles
Since last MOT+10,670 miles
PASS
Mileage157,024 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,024 miles
Since last MOT+10,939 miles
PASS
Mileage146,085 miles
Since last MOT+131 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,954 miles
Since last MOT+5,819 miles
PASS
Mileage140,135 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,106 miles
Since last MOT+5,407 miles
PASS
Mileage134,699 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,694 miles
Since last MOT+6,876 miles
PASS
Mileage127,818 miles
Since last MOT+212 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,606 miles
Since last MOT+10,934 miles
PASS
Mileage116,672 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,672 miles
Since last MOT+11,476 miles
PASS
Mileage105,196 miles
Since last MOT+10,662 miles
PASS
Mileage94,534 miles
Since last MOT+8,642 miles
PASS
Mileage85,892 miles
Since last MOT+11,591 miles
PASS
Mileage74,301 miles
Since last MOT+12,327 miles
PASS
Mileage61,974 miles
Since last MOT+12,459 miles
PASS
Mileage49,515 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 YOG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeVE — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About VE51 YOG

What car is VE51 YOG?

VE51 YOG is a beige Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Worcester in 2001.

What is the mileage of VE51 YOG?

The last recorded mileage for VE51 YOG was 173,903 miles, recorded on 4 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE51 YOG passed its MOT?

VE51 YOG has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 4 Sep 2018.

Is VE51 YOG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VE51 YOG 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 VE51 YOG?

VE51 YOG is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.