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BT51 MZN

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 109,622 miles on the clock, averaging 6,419 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for BT51 MZN

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,622
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2005
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
6,419

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading109,622 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,419
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BT51 MZN 57k70k83k97k110k '05'13'09

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,622 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,622 miles
Since last MOT+4,949 miles
PASS
Mileage104,673 miles
Since last MOT+9,978 miles
PASS
Mileage94,695 miles
Since last MOT+9,659 miles
PASS
Mileage85,036 miles
Since last MOT+7,739 miles
PASS
Mileage77,297 miles
Since last MOT+5,520 miles
PASS
Mileage71,777 miles
Since last MOT+5,249 miles
PASS
Mileage66,528 miles
Since last MOT+412 miles
PASS
Mileage66,116 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,116 miles
Since last MOT+8,939 miles
PASS
Mileage57,177 miles

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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

RegistrationBT51 MZN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeBT — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BT51 MZN

What car is BT51 MZN?

BT51 MZN is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of BT51 MZN?

The last recorded mileage for BT51 MZN was 109,622 miles, recorded on 7 Dec 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BT51 MZN passed its MOT?

BT51 MZN has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 7 Dec 2013.

Is BT51 MZN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BT51 MZN 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 MZN?

BT51 MZN is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.