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 2 MOT tests on record, passing 1 and failing once (50% pass rate). It has 83,793 miles on the clock, averaging 6,318 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 HWS
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 83,793 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,966 |
| Average per year | 6,318 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 2 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 HWS |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 HWS
What car is AK51 HWS?
AK51 HWS is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2001.
What is the mileage of AK51 HWS?
The last recorded mileage for AK51 HWS was 83,793 miles, recorded on 6 Aug 2007 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AK51 HWS passed its MOT?
AK51 HWS has had 2 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (1 pass, 1 failure). It last passed on 6 Aug 2007.
Is AK51 HWS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK51 HWS 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 HWS?
AK51 HWS is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.