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WP51 YVH

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Bristol, 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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 147,307 miles on the clock, averaging 11,092 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 WP51 YVH

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,307
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2005
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
11,092

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading147,307 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,680
Average per year11,092
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WP51 YVH 69k88k108k128k147k '05'12'09

Check WP51 YVH

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,307 miles
Since last MOT+10,680 miles
PASS
Mileage136,627 miles
Since last MOT+13,440 miles
PASS
Mileage123,187 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,185 miles
Since last MOT+11,786 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,399 miles
Since last MOT+12,155 miles
PASS
Mileage99,244 miles
FAIL
Mileage883,520 miles
Since last MOT+806,354 miles
PASS
Mileage77,166 miles
Since last MOT+90 miles
PASS
Mileage77,076 miles
Since last MOT+8,216 miles
PASS
Mileage68,860 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

RegistrationWP51 YVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeWP — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About WP51 YVH

What car is WP51 YVH?

WP51 YVH is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bristol in 2001.

What is the mileage of WP51 YVH?

The last recorded mileage for WP51 YVH was 147,307 miles, recorded on 24 Nov 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WP51 YVH passed its MOT?

WP51 YVH has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 Nov 2012.

Is WP51 YVH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WP51 YVH 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 WP51 YVH?

WP51 YVH is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.