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WG51 FHY

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Exeter, West of England · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 10 (64% pass rate). It has 186,576 miles on the clock, averaging 7,531 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for WG51 FHY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
186,576
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
7,531

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading186,576 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,906
Average per year7,531
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WG51 FHY 42k78k114k150k187k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage186,576 miles
Since last MOT+3,906 miles
PASS
Mileage182,670 miles
Since last MOT+3,209 miles
PASS
Mileage179,461 miles
Since last MOT+9,325 miles
PASS
Mileage170,136 miles
Since last MOT+6,357 miles
PASS
Mileage163,779 miles
Since last MOT+4,700 miles
PASS
Mileage159,079 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,076 miles
Since last MOT+5,575 miles
PASS
Mileage153,501 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,490 miles
Since last MOT+9,655 miles
PASS
Mileage143,835 miles
Since last MOT+6,930 miles
PASS
Mileage136,905 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,905 miles
Since last MOT+6,291 miles
PASS
Mileage130,614 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,614 miles
Since last MOT+11,296 miles
PASS
Mileage119,318 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,318 miles
Since last MOT+7,820 miles
PASS
Mileage111,498 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,497 miles
Since last MOT+8,242 miles
PASS
Mileage103,255 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,253 miles
Since last MOT+6,692 miles
PASS
Mileage96,561 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,595 miles
Since last MOT+11,728 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,867 miles
Since last MOT+12,885 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,982 miles
Since last MOT+8,367 miles
PASS
Mileage63,615 miles
Since last MOT+6,267 miles
PASS
Mileage57,348 miles
Since last MOT+8,155 miles
PASS
Mileage49,193 miles
Since last MOT+7,194 miles
PASS
Mileage41,999 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

RegistrationWG51 FHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeWG — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About WG51 FHY

What car is WG51 FHY?

WG51 FHY is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Exeter in 2001.

What is the mileage of WG51 FHY?

The last recorded mileage for WG51 FHY was 186,576 miles, recorded on 10 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WG51 FHY passed its MOT?

WG51 FHY has had 28 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (18 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 10 Feb 2026.

Is WG51 FHY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WG51 FHY 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 WG51 FHY?

WG51 FHY is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.