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 1900cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 228,927 miles on the clock, averaging 12,192 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 AO51 FVY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 228,927 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 12,192 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 24 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 | AO51 FVY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Purple |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1900cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AO — Norwich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About AO51 FVY
What car is AO51 FVY?
AO51 FVY is an purple Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Norwich in 2001.
What is the mileage of AO51 FVY?
The last recorded mileage for AO51 FVY was 228,927 miles, recorded on 30 Apr 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AO51 FVY passed its MOT?
AO51 FVY has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 30 Apr 2021.
Is AO51 FVY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO51 FVY 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 AO51 FVY?
AO51 FVY is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.