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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 158,755 miles on the clock, averaging 9,573 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 DA51 UBM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 158,755 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,013 |
| Average per year | 9,573 |
| 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 | DA51 UBM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DA — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About DA51 UBM
What car is DA51 UBM?
DA51 UBM is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chester in 2002.
What is the mileage of DA51 UBM?
The last recorded mileage for DA51 UBM was 158,755 miles, recorded on 1 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DA51 UBM passed its MOT?
DA51 UBM has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 1 Dec 2016.
Is DA51 UBM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DA51 UBM is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is DA51 UBM?
DA51 UBM is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.