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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 3 (67% pass rate). It has 138,651 miles on the clock, averaging 11,401 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 AE51 VZS
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 138,651 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 123 |
| Average per year | 11,401 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 9 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 VZS |
| 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 VZS
What car is AE51 VZS?
AE51 VZS is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2001.
What is the mileage of AE51 VZS?
The last recorded mileage for AE51 VZS was 138,651 miles, recorded on 28 Feb 2011 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AE51 VZS passed its MOT?
AE51 VZS has had 9 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (6 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Feb 2011.
Is AE51 VZS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE51 VZS 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 VZS?
AE51 VZS is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.