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VX51 JKU

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 4 (60% pass rate). It has 121,578 miles on the clock, averaging 6,364 miles per year, 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 JKU

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,578
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2005
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
6,364

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading121,578 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-18
Average per year6,364
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VX51 JKU 79k89k100k111k122k '05'12'10

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,578 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,596 miles
Since last MOT+11,882 miles
PASS
Mileage109,714 miles
Since last MOT+430 miles
PASS
Mileage109,284 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,284 miles
Since last MOT+8,701 miles
PASS
Mileage100,583 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,583 miles
Since last MOT+12,406 miles
PASS
Mileage88,177 miles
Since last MOT+9,616 miles
PASS
Mileage78,561 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,529 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About VX51 JKU

What car is VX51 JKU?

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

What is the mileage of VX51 JKU?

The last recorded mileage for VX51 JKU was 121,578 miles, recorded on 15 Aug 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VX51 JKU passed its MOT?

VX51 JKU has had 10 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (6 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Aug 2012.

Is VX51 JKU ULEZ compliant?

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

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