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 30 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 11 (63% pass rate). It has 166,159 miles on the clock, averaging 7,651 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 BN51 HLD
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 166,159 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 7,651 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 30 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 | BN51 HLD |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Beige |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BN — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About BN51 HLD
What car is BN51 HLD?
BN51 HLD is a beige Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.
What is the mileage of BN51 HLD?
The last recorded mileage for BN51 HLD was 166,159 miles, recorded on 10 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BN51 HLD passed its MOT?
BN51 HLD has had 30 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (19 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 10 Jul 2023.
Is BN51 HLD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN51 HLD 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 BN51 HLD?
BN51 HLD is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.