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WD51 BEJ

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 122,529 miles on the clock, averaging 5,563 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 WD51 BEJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,529
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2005
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
5,563

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading122,529 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,563
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WD51 BEJ 52k70k87k105k123k '05'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,529 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,529 miles
Since last MOT+6,446 miles
PASS
Mileage116,083 miles
Since last MOT+6,876 miles
PASS
Mileage109,207 miles
Since last MOT+8,269 miles
PASS
Mileage100,938 miles
Since last MOT+4,285 miles
PASS
Mileage96,653 miles
Since last MOT+1,771 miles
PASS
Mileage94,882 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,870 miles
Since last MOT+4,027 miles
PASS
Mileage90,843 miles
Since last MOT+2,375 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,468 miles
Since last MOT+3,015 miles
PASS
Mileage85,453 miles
Since last MOT+9,698 miles
PASS
Mileage75,755 miles
Since last MOT+15,180 miles
PASS
Mileage60,575 miles
Since last MOT+8,535 miles
PASS
Mileage52,040 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

RegistrationWD51 BEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeWD — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About WD51 BEJ

What car is WD51 BEJ?

WD51 BEJ is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Exeter in 2001.

What is the mileage of WD51 BEJ?

The last recorded mileage for WD51 BEJ was 122,529 miles, recorded on 19 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WD51 BEJ passed its MOT?

WD51 BEJ has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 19 Jun 2018.

Is WD51 BEJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WD51 BEJ 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 WD51 BEJ?

WD51 BEJ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.