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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 219,602 miles on the clock, averaging 14,612 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 BT51 BKD
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 219,602 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 14,612 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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 | BT51 BKD |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BT — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About BT51 BKD
What car is BT51 BKD?
BT51 BKD is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.
What is the mileage of BT51 BKD?
The last recorded mileage for BT51 BKD was 219,602 miles, recorded on 28 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BT51 BKD passed its MOT?
BT51 BKD has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 28 Jan 2021.
Is BT51 BKD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BT51 BKD 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 BT51 BKD?
BT51 BKD is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.