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VX51 DLY

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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 4 (60% pass rate). It has 178,590 miles on the clock, averaging 12,003 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 DLY

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,590
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
12,003

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading178,590 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,090
Average per year12,003
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VX51 DLY 82k106k130k154k179k '06'14'10

Check VX51 DLY

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage178,590 miles
Since last MOT+9,090 miles
PASS
Mileage169,500 miles
Since last MOT+6,454 miles
PASS
Mileage163,046 miles
Since last MOT+7,061 miles
PASS
Mileage155,985 miles
Since last MOT+7,286 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,699 miles
Since last MOT+3,481 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,218 miles
Since last MOT+6,552 miles
PASS
Mileage138,666 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,666 miles
Since last MOT+21,933 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,733 miles
Since last MOT+34,527 miles
PASS
Mileage82,206 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

RegistrationVX51 DLY
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 DLY

What car is VX51 DLY?

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

What is the mileage of VX51 DLY?

The last recorded mileage for VX51 DLY was 178,590 miles, recorded on 13 Oct 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VX51 DLY passed its MOT?

VX51 DLY has had 10 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (6 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Oct 2014.

Is VX51 DLY ULEZ compliant?

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

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