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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 138,600 miles on the clock, averaging 4,828 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 AP51 AYD
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 138,600 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4 |
| Average per year | 4,828 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AP51 AYD |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AP — Norwich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About AP51 AYD
What car is AP51 AYD?
AP51 AYD is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Norwich in 2001.
What is the mileage of AP51 AYD?
The last recorded mileage for AP51 AYD was 138,600 miles, recorded on 16 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AP51 AYD passed its MOT?
AP51 AYD has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 Aug 2016.
Is AP51 AYD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP51 AYD 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 AP51 AYD?
AP51 AYD is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.