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VX51 PHZ

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 167,430 miles on the clock, averaging 8,410 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 VX51 PHZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
167,430
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,410

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading167,430 miles
Reading date
Miles last year31
Average per year8,410
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VX51 PHZ 66k91k117k142k167k '05'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage167,430 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,399 miles
Since last MOT+12,045 miles
PASS
Mileage155,354 miles
Since last MOT+95 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,259 miles
Since last MOT+5,564 miles
PASS
Mileage149,695 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,695 miles
Since last MOT+3,042 miles
PASS
Mileage146,653 miles
Since last MOT+3,419 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,234 miles
Since last MOT+338 miles
PASS
Mileage142,896 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,896 miles
Since last MOT+5,773 miles
PASS
Mileage137,123 miles
Since last MOT+5,873 miles
PASS
Mileage131,250 miles
Since last MOT+9,821 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,429 miles
Since last MOT+10,687 miles
PASS
Mileage110,742 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,742 miles
Since last MOT+12,465 miles
PASS
Mileage98,277 miles
Since last MOT+14,967 miles
PASS
Mileage83,310 miles
Since last MOT+17,328 miles
PASS
Mileage65,982 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 PHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeVX — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About VX51 PHZ

What car is VX51 PHZ?

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

What is the mileage of VX51 PHZ?

The last recorded mileage for VX51 PHZ was 167,430 miles, recorded on 9 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VX51 PHZ passed its MOT?

VX51 PHZ has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 9 Nov 2017.

Is VX51 PHZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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