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VX51 BTV

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 216,683 miles on the clock, averaging 11,062 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 VX51 BTV

MOT Status
Due date passed
216,683
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
11,062

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading216,683 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,062
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VX51 BTV 53k94k135k176k217k '05'20'15

Check VX51 BTV

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage216,683 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage216,683 miles
Since last MOT+5,636 miles
PASS
Mileage211,047 miles
Since last MOT+7,669 miles
PASS
Mileage203,378 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage203,378 miles
Since last MOT+10,406 miles
PASS
Mileage192,972 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage192,957 miles
Since last MOT+10,898 miles
PASS
Mileage182,059 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage182,055 miles
Since last MOT+10,769 miles
PASS
Mileage171,286 miles
Since last MOT+10,139 miles
PASS
Mileage161,147 miles
Since last MOT+10,990 miles
PASS
Mileage150,157 miles
Since last MOT+10,324 miles
PASS
Mileage139,833 miles
Since last MOT+11,183 miles
PASS
Mileage128,650 miles
Since last MOT+13,152 miles
PASS
Mileage115,498 miles
Since last MOT+12,348 miles
PASS
Mileage103,150 miles
Since last MOT+13,239 miles
PASS
Mileage89,911 miles
Since last MOT+17,980 miles
PASS
Mileage71,931 miles
Since last MOT+18,488 miles
PASS
Mileage53,443 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 BTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeVX — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About VX51 BTV

What car is VX51 BTV?

VX51 BTV is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Worcester in 2001.

What is the mileage of VX51 BTV?

The last recorded mileage for VX51 BTV was 216,683 miles, recorded on 15 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VX51 BTV passed its MOT?

VX51 BTV has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Sep 2020.

Is VX51 BTV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VX51 BTV 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 VX51 BTV?

VX51 BTV is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.