Vehicle summary
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 136,409 miles on the clock, averaging 6,909 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for AE51 PUF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 136,409 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,212 |
| Average per year | 6,909 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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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
| Registration | AE51 PUF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AE — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About AE51 PUF
What car is AE51 PUF?
AE51 PUF is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2001.
What is the mileage of AE51 PUF?
The last recorded mileage for AE51 PUF was 136,409 miles, recorded on 9 Nov 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AE51 PUF passed its MOT?
AE51 PUF has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Nov 2013.
Is AE51 PUF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE51 PUF 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 AE51 PUF?
AE51 PUF is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.