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WA51 GPZ

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Exeter, West of England · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 139,859 miles on the clock, averaging 9,834 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 WA51 GPZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,859
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
9,834

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading139,859 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,378
Average per year9,834
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WA51 GPZ 25k53k82k111k140k '05'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,859 miles
Since last MOT+12,378 miles
PASS
Mileage127,481 miles
Since last MOT+5,156 miles
PASS
Mileage122,325 miles
Since last MOT+8,345 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,980 miles
Since last MOT+13,301 miles
PASS
Mileage100,679 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,669 miles
Since last MOT+9,038 miles
PASS
Mileage91,631 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,631 miles
Since last MOT+2,211 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,420 miles
Since last MOT+12,497 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,923 miles
Since last MOT+12,348 miles
PASS
Mileage64,575 miles
Since last MOT+14,479 miles
PASS
Mileage50,096 miles
Since last MOT+8,360 miles
PASS
Mileage41,736 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,730 miles
Since last MOT+6,884 miles
PASS
Mileage34,846 miles
Since last MOT+10,240 miles
PASS
Mileage24,606 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

RegistrationWA51 GPZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
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 GPZ

What car is WA51 GPZ?

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

What is the mileage of WA51 GPZ?

The last recorded mileage for WA51 GPZ was 139,859 miles, recorded on 3 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WA51 GPZ passed its MOT?

WA51 GPZ has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 3 Jul 2017.

Is WA51 GPZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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