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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 197,696 miles on the clock, averaging 9,176 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 AJ51 ZTU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 197,696 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 161 |
| Average per year | 9,176 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 | AJ51 ZTU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AJ — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About AJ51 ZTU
What car is AJ51 ZTU?
AJ51 ZTU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2001.
What is the mileage of AJ51 ZTU?
The last recorded mileage for AJ51 ZTU was 197,696 miles, recorded on 10 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AJ51 ZTU passed its MOT?
AJ51 ZTU has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Mar 2016.
Is AJ51 ZTU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ51 ZTU 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 AJ51 ZTU?
AJ51 ZTU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.