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VO51 HWB

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 164,523 miles on the clock, averaging 8,010 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for VO51 HWB

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,523
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,010

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading164,523 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,525
Average per year8,010
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VO51 HWB 58k85k111k138k165k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,523 miles
Since last MOT+3,525 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,998 miles
Since last MOT+8,077 miles
PASS
Mileage152,921 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,921 miles
Since last MOT+686 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,235 miles
Since last MOT+9,163 miles
PASS
Mileage143,072 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,062 miles
Since last MOT+11,652 miles
PASS
Mileage131,410 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,406 miles
Since last MOT+6,635 miles
PASS
Mileage124,771 miles
Since last MOT+9,757 miles
PASS
Mileage115,014 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,001 miles
Since last MOT+4,493 miles
PASS
Mileage110,508 miles
Since last MOT+4,490 miles
PASS
Mileage106,018 miles
Since last MOT+6,489 miles
PASS
Mileage99,529 miles
Since last MOT+17,508 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,021 miles
Since last MOT+7,937 miles
PASS
Mileage74,084 miles
Since last MOT+9,770 miles
PASS
Mileage64,314 miles
Since last MOT+5,958 miles
PASS
Mileage58,356 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

RegistrationVO51 HWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeVO — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About VO51 HWB

What car is VO51 HWB?

VO51 HWB is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Worcester in 2001.

What is the mileage of VO51 HWB?

The last recorded mileage for VO51 HWB was 164,523 miles, recorded on 13 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VO51 HWB passed its MOT?

VO51 HWB has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 13 Apr 2019.

Is VO51 HWB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VO51 HWB 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 VO51 HWB?

VO51 HWB is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.