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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 97,585 miles on the clock, averaging 2,547 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 AE51 VWA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 97,585 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 844 |
| Average per year | 2,547 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 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 VWA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 VWA
What car is AE51 VWA?
AE51 VWA is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2001.
What is the mileage of AE51 VWA?
The last recorded mileage for AE51 VWA was 97,585 miles, recorded on 1 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AE51 VWA passed its MOT?
AE51 VWA has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Aug 2022.
Is AE51 VWA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE51 VWA 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 VWA?
AE51 VWA is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.