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VX51 WLH

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 123,949 miles on the clock, averaging 5,350 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for VX51 WLH

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,949
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,350

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading123,949 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,242
Average per year5,350
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VX51 WLH 59k75k91k108k124k '05'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,949 miles
Since last MOT+2,242 miles
PASS
Mileage121,707 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,707 miles
Since last MOT+2,615 miles
PASS
Mileage119,092 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,092 miles
Since last MOT+2,684 miles
PASS
Mileage116,408 miles
Since last MOT+2,238 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,170 miles
Since last MOT+3,705 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,465 miles
Since last MOT+4,219 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,246 miles
Since last MOT+4,280 miles
PASS
Mileage101,966 miles
Since last MOT+9,193 miles
PASS
Mileage92,773 miles
Since last MOT+6,533 miles
PASS
Mileage86,240 miles
Since last MOT+6,591 miles
PASS
Mileage79,649 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,629 miles
Since last MOT+12,587 miles
PASS
Mileage67,042 miles
Since last MOT+8,303 miles
PASS
Mileage58,739 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 WLH
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 WLH

What car is VX51 WLH?

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

What is the mileage of VX51 WLH?

The last recorded mileage for VX51 WLH was 123,949 miles, recorded on 24 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VX51 WLH passed its MOT?

VX51 WLH has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Jan 2018.

Is VX51 WLH ULEZ compliant?

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

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