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VO51 MLE

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 195,064 miles on the clock, averaging 11,857 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 VO51 MLE

MOT Status
Due date passed
195,064
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
11,857

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading195,064 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,264
Average per year11,857
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VO51 MLE 53k89k124k160k195k '05'17'12

Check VO51 MLE

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage195,064 miles
Since last MOT+9,264 miles
PASS
Mileage185,800 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage185,800 miles
Since last MOT+8,382 miles
PASS
Mileage177,418 miles
Since last MOT+10,102 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,316 miles
Since last MOT+11,198 miles
PASS
Mileage156,118 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,075 miles
Since last MOT+15,974 miles
PASS
Mileage140,101 miles
Since last MOT+13,652 miles
PASS
Mileage126,449 miles
Since last MOT+15,042 miles
PASS
Mileage111,407 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage97,172 miles
Since last MOT+240 miles
PASS
Mileage96,932 miles
Since last MOT+11,813 miles
PASS
Mileage85,119 miles
Since last MOT+15,280 miles
PASS
Mileage69,839 miles
Since last MOT+16,409 miles
PASS
Mileage53,430 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 MLE
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 MLE

What car is VO51 MLE?

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

What is the mileage of VO51 MLE?

The last recorded mileage for VO51 MLE was 195,064 miles, recorded on 30 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VO51 MLE passed its MOT?

VO51 MLE has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 Oct 2017.

Is VO51 MLE ULEZ compliant?

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

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