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VO51 UWB

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 8 (53% pass rate). It has 163,151 miles on the clock, averaging 8,842 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 UWB

MOT Status
Due date passed
163,151
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
53%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,842

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 reading163,151 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,842
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VO51 UWB 79k100k121k142k163k '06'16'11

Check VO51 UWB

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage163,151 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,151 miles
Since last MOT+18,876 miles
PASS
Mileage144,275 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,272 miles
Since last MOT+5,395 miles
PASS
Mileage138,877 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,876 miles
Since last MOT+8,005 miles
PASS
Mileage130,871 miles
Since last MOT+6,441 miles
PASS
Mileage124,430 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,428 miles
Since last MOT+4,628 miles
PASS
Mileage119,800 miles
Since last MOT+154 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,646 miles
Since last MOT+7,621 miles
PASS
Mileage112,025 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,025 miles
Since last MOT+5,563 miles
PASS
Mileage106,462 miles
Since last MOT+11,236 miles
PASS
Mileage95,226 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,226 miles
Since last MOT+16,178 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,048 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 UWB
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 UWB

What car is VO51 UWB?

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

What is the mileage of VO51 UWB?

The last recorded mileage for VO51 UWB was 163,151 miles, recorded on 11 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VO51 UWB passed its MOT?

VO51 UWB has had 17 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (9 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 11 Mar 2016.

Is VO51 UWB ULEZ compliant?

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

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