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 153,951 miles on the clock, averaging 7,690 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for AW51 DHW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 153,951 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 7,690 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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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 | AW51 DHW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AW — Ipswich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About AW51 DHW
What car is AW51 DHW?
AW51 DHW is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2001.
What is the mileage of AW51 DHW?
The last recorded mileage for AW51 DHW was 153,951 miles, recorded on 29 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AW51 DHW passed its MOT?
AW51 DHW has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Sep 2020.
Is AW51 DHW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AW51 DHW 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 AW51 DHW?
AW51 DHW is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.