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VX51 DFG

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 108,933 miles on the clock, averaging 3,882 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for VX51 DFG

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,933
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
3,882

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading108,933 miles
Reading date
Miles last year153
Average per year3,882
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VX51 DFG 42k58k75k92k109k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,933 miles
Since last MOT+153 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,780 miles
Since last MOT+9,000 miles
PASS
Mileage99,780 miles
Since last MOT+6,291 miles
PASS
Mileage93,489 miles
Since last MOT+6,342 miles
PASS
Mileage87,147 miles
Since last MOT+7,110 miles
PASS
Mileage80,037 miles
Since last MOT+8,628 miles
PASS
Mileage71,409 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,409 miles
Since last MOT+1,211 miles
PASS
Mileage70,198 miles
Since last MOT+2,431 miles
PASS
Mileage67,767 miles
Since last MOT+2,741 miles
PASS
Mileage65,026 miles
Since last MOT+3,162 miles
PASS
Mileage61,864 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,862 miles
Since last MOT+3,107 miles
PASS
Mileage58,755 miles
Since last MOT+993 miles
PASS
Mileage57,762 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,762 miles
Since last MOT+2,582 miles
PASS
Mileage55,180 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,175 miles
Since last MOT+2,029 miles
PASS
Mileage53,146 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,146 miles
Since last MOT+5,709 miles
PASS
Mileage47,437 miles
Since last MOT+5,841 miles
PASS
Mileage41,596 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 DFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeVX — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About VX51 DFG

What car is VX51 DFG?

VX51 DFG is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Worcester in 2001.

What is the mileage of VX51 DFG?

The last recorded mileage for VX51 DFG was 108,933 miles, recorded on 10 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VX51 DFG passed its MOT?

VX51 DFG has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Aug 2023.

Is VX51 DFG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VX51 DFG is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is VX51 DFG?

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