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WA51 GJG

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Exeter, West of England · 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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 201,919 miles on the clock, averaging 6,120 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 WA51 GJG

MOT Status
Due date passed
201,919
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
6,120

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 reading201,919 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year6,120
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WA51 GJG 98k124k150k176k202k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage201,919 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage201,916 miles
Since last MOT+4,078 miles
PASS
Mileage197,838 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage197,822 miles
Since last MOT+4,363 miles
PASS
Mileage193,459 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage193,457 miles
Since last MOT+1,641 miles
PASS
Mileage191,816 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage191,816 miles
Since last MOT+2,072 miles
PASS
Mileage189,744 miles
Since last MOT+5,401 miles
PASS
Mileage184,343 miles
Since last MOT+6,884 miles
PASS
Mileage177,459 miles
Since last MOT+6,864 miles
PASS
Mileage170,595 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,595 miles
Since last MOT+8,345 miles
PASS
Mileage162,250 miles
Since last MOT+3,757 miles
PASS
Mileage158,493 miles
Since last MOT+12,780 miles
PASS
Mileage145,713 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,713 miles
Since last MOT+8,647 miles
PASS
Mileage137,066 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,066 miles
Since last MOT+7,930 miles
PASS
Mileage129,136 miles
Since last MOT+4,249 miles
PASS
Mileage124,887 miles
Since last MOT+4,633 miles
PASS
Mileage120,254 miles
Since last MOT+5,363 miles
PASS
Mileage114,891 miles
Since last MOT+6,552 miles
PASS
Mileage108,339 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,337 miles
Since last MOT+10,472 miles
PASS
Mileage97,865 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

RegistrationWA51 GJG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeWA — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About WA51 GJG

What car is WA51 GJG?

WA51 GJG is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Exeter in 2001.

What is the mileage of WA51 GJG?

The last recorded mileage for WA51 GJG was 201,919 miles, recorded on 26 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WA51 GJG passed its MOT?

WA51 GJG has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 26 Apr 2023.

Is WA51 GJG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WA51 GJG 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 WA51 GJG?

WA51 GJG is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.