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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 245,738 miles on the clock, averaging 7,104 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 AK51 HSV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 245,738 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 7,104 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 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 | AK51 HSV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AK — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About AK51 HSV
What car is AK51 HSV?
AK51 HSV is an green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2001.
What is the mileage of AK51 HSV?
The last recorded mileage for AK51 HSV was 245,738 miles, recorded on 21 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AK51 HSV passed its MOT?
AK51 HSV has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 21 Aug 2019.
Is AK51 HSV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK51 HSV 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 AK51 HSV?
AK51 HSV is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.