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 32 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 11 (66% pass rate). It has 159,933 miles on the clock, averaging 4,435 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 VZY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 159,933 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,038 |
| Average per year | 4,435 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 32 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 VZY |
| 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 VZY
What car is AE51 VZY?
AE51 VZY is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2001.
What is the mileage of AE51 VZY?
The last recorded mileage for AE51 VZY was 159,933 miles, recorded on 5 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AE51 VZY passed its MOT?
AE51 VZY has had 32 MOT tests with a 66% pass rate (21 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 5 May 2026.
Is AE51 VZY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE51 VZY 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 VZY?
AE51 VZY is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.