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YV51 LCT

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Beverley, Yorkshire · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 11 (45% pass rate). It has 118,797 miles on the clock, averaging 8,125 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 YV51 LCT

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,797
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
45%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,125

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 reading118,797 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,125
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YV51 LCT 29k52k74k96k119k '05'16'11

Check YV51 LCT

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,797 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,797 miles
Since last MOT+3,634 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,163 miles
Since last MOT+6,641 miles
PASS
Mileage108,522 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,517 miles
Since last MOT+4,770 miles
PASS
Mileage103,747 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,746 miles
Since last MOT+4,938 miles
PASS
Mileage98,808 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,808 miles
Since last MOT+5,786 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,022 miles
Since last MOT+14,786 miles
PASS
Mileage78,236 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,236 miles
Since last MOT+149 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,087 miles
Since last MOT+20,662 miles
PASS
Mileage57,425 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,425 miles
Since last MOT+10,867 miles
PASS
Mileage46,558 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,558 miles
Since last MOT+10,857 miles
PASS
Mileage35,701 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,700 miles
Since last MOT+6,395 miles
PASS
Mileage29,305 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 LCT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeYV — Beverley, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YV51 LCT

What car is YV51 LCT?

YV51 LCT is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Beverley in 2001.

What is the mileage of YV51 LCT?

The last recorded mileage for YV51 LCT was 118,797 miles, recorded on 9 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YV51 LCT passed its MOT?

YV51 LCT has had 20 MOT tests with a 45% pass rate (9 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 9 Nov 2016.

Is YV51 LCT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YV51 LCT 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 YV51 LCT?

YV51 LCT is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.