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WR51 WEF

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Bristol, 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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 4 (84% pass rate). It has 54,585 miles on the clock, averaging 1,862 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for WR51 WEF

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
54,585
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2005
84%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
1,862

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading54,585 miles
Reading date
Miles last year604
Average per year1,862
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WR51 WEF 18k27k36k45k55k '05'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage54,585 miles
Since last MOT+604 miles
PASS
Mileage53,981 miles
Since last MOT+669 miles
PASS
Mileage53,312 miles
Since last MOT+681 miles
PASS
Mileage52,631 miles
Since last MOT+609 miles
PASS
Mileage52,022 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,022 miles
Since last MOT+621 miles
PASS
Mileage51,401 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,401 miles
Since last MOT+371 miles
PASS
Mileage51,030 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,030 miles
Since last MOT+325 miles
PASS
Mileage50,705 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,705 miles
Since last MOT+2,420 miles
PASS
Mileage48,285 miles
Since last MOT+517 miles
PASS
Mileage47,768 miles
Since last MOT+541 miles
PASS
Mileage47,227 miles
Since last MOT+1,619 miles
PASS
Mileage45,608 miles
Since last MOT+1,837 miles
PASS
Mileage43,771 miles
Since last MOT+2,130 miles
PASS
Mileage41,641 miles
Since last MOT+1,741 miles
PASS
Mileage39,900 miles
Since last MOT+1,740 miles
PASS
Mileage38,160 miles
Since last MOT+2,780 miles
PASS
Mileage35,380 miles
Since last MOT+2,762 miles
PASS
Mileage32,618 miles
Since last MOT+4,224 miles
PASS
Mileage28,394 miles
Since last MOT+4,332 miles
PASS
Mileage24,062 miles
Since last MOT+6,562 miles
PASS
Mileage17,500 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

RegistrationWR51 WEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeWR — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About WR51 WEF

What car is WR51 WEF?

WR51 WEF is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bristol in 2001.

What is the mileage of WR51 WEF?

The last recorded mileage for WR51 WEF was 54,585 miles, recorded on 29 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR51 WEF passed its MOT?

WR51 WEF has had 25 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (21 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 29 Oct 2025.

Is WR51 WEF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WR51 WEF 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 WR51 WEF?

WR51 WEF is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.