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VX51 WKY

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 234,498 miles on the clock, averaging 12,088 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 WKY

MOT Status
Due date passed
234,498
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
12,088

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 reading234,498 miles
Reading date
Miles last year209
Average per year12,088
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VX51 WKY 38k87k136k185k234k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage234,498 miles
Since last MOT+209 miles
FAIL
Mileage234,289 miles
Since last MOT+79,874 miles
PASS
Mileage154,415 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,415 miles
Since last MOT+12,932 miles
PASS
Mileage141,483 miles
Since last MOT+8,343 miles
PASS
Mileage133,140 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,137 miles
Since last MOT+20,031 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,106 miles
PASS
Mileage129,578 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,577 miles
Since last MOT+4,429 miles
PASS
Mileage125,148 miles
Since last MOT+6,038 miles
PASS
Mileage119,110 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,110 miles
Since last MOT+3,962 miles
PASS
Mileage115,148 miles
Since last MOT+13,527 miles
PASS
Mileage101,621 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,577 miles
Since last MOT+10,621 miles
PASS
Mileage90,956 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,956 miles
Since last MOT+6,162 miles
PASS
Mileage84,794 miles
Since last MOT+7,930 miles
PASS
Mileage76,864 miles
Since last MOT+9,585 miles
PASS
Mileage67,279 miles
Since last MOT+7,153 miles
PASS
Mileage60,126 miles
Since last MOT+6,962 miles
PASS
Mileage53,164 miles
Since last MOT+6,767 miles
PASS
Mileage46,397 miles
Since last MOT+7,948 miles
PASS
Mileage38,449 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 WKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeVX — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About VX51 WKY

What car is VX51 WKY?

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

What is the mileage of VX51 WKY?

The last recorded mileage for VX51 WKY was 234,498 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VX51 WKY passed its MOT?

VX51 WKY has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 5 Jan 2023.

Is VX51 WKY ULEZ compliant?

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

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