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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 197,038 miles on the clock, averaging 9,644 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 AP51 DME
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 197,038 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,268 |
| Average per year | 9,644 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 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 | AP51 DME |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| 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 DME
What car is AP51 DME?
AP51 DME is an green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Norwich in 2001.
What is the mileage of AP51 DME?
The last recorded mileage for AP51 DME was 197,038 miles, recorded on 24 Jun 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AP51 DME passed its MOT?
AP51 DME has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 24 Jun 2022.
Is AP51 DME ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP51 DME 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 DME?
AP51 DME is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.