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VX51 PKA

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 137,970 miles on the clock, averaging 8,522 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 PKA

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,970
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,522

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading137,970 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,522
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for VX51 PKA 49k72k94k116k138k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,970 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,970 miles
Since last MOT+7,690 miles
PASS
Mileage130,280 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,280 miles
Since last MOT+9,394 miles
PASS
Mileage120,886 miles
Since last MOT+9,710 miles
PASS
Mileage111,176 miles
Since last MOT+8,274 miles
PASS
Mileage102,902 miles
Since last MOT+135 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,767 miles
Since last MOT+8,090 miles
PASS
Mileage94,677 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,677 miles
Since last MOT+5,673 miles
PASS
Mileage89,004 miles
Since last MOT+6,339 miles
PASS
Mileage82,665 miles
Since last MOT+10,321 miles
PASS
Mileage72,344 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,344 miles
Since last MOT+10,298 miles
PASS
Mileage62,046 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,043 miles
Since last MOT+12,691 miles
PASS
Mileage49,352 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

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

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Vehicle Details

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

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About VX51 PKA

What car is VX51 PKA?

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

What is the mileage of VX51 PKA?

The last recorded mileage for VX51 PKA was 137,970 miles, recorded on 4 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VX51 PKA passed its MOT?

VX51 PKA has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Oct 2016.

Is VX51 PKA ULEZ compliant?

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

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