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YC51 LXV

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 154,322 miles on the clock, averaging 12,065 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 YC51 LXV

MOT Status
Due date passed
154,322
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
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
12,065

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading154,322 miles
Reading date
Miles last year138,893
Average per year12,065
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YC51 LXV 48k74k101k128k154k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage154,322 miles
Since last MOT+138,893 miles
FAIL
Mileage15,429 miles
PASS
Mileage149,007 miles
Since last MOT+15,410 miles
PASS
Mileage133,597 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,581 miles
Since last MOT+12,239 miles
PASS
Mileage121,342 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,340 miles
Since last MOT+3,317 miles
PASS
Mileage118,023 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,023 miles
Since last MOT+7,739 miles
PASS
Mileage110,284 miles
Since last MOT+11,097 miles
PASS
Mileage99,187 miles
Since last MOT+16,101 miles
PASS
Mileage83,086 miles
Since last MOT+16,136 miles
PASS
Mileage66,950 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,950 miles
Since last MOT+19,201 miles
PASS
Mileage47,749 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,749 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

RegistrationYC51 LXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeYC — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YC51 LXV

What car is YC51 LXV?

YC51 LXV is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Leeds in 2001.

What is the mileage of YC51 LXV?

The last recorded mileage for YC51 LXV was 154,322 miles, recorded on 21 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YC51 LXV passed its MOT?

YC51 LXV has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 21 Sep 2015.

Is YC51 LXV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YC51 LXV 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 YC51 LXV?

YC51 LXV is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.