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 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 114,277 miles on the clock, averaging 1,309 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for BT51 NBM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 114,277 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 1,309 |
| 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 | BT51 NBM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| 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 NBM
What car is BT51 NBM?
BT51 NBM is a green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.
What is the mileage of BT51 NBM?
The last recorded mileage for BT51 NBM was 114,277 miles, recorded on 29 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BT51 NBM passed its MOT?
BT51 NBM has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 29 Dec 2020.
Is BT51 NBM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BT51 NBM 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 NBM?
BT51 NBM is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.