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 189,717 miles on the clock, averaging 7,842 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 DN51 VTJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 189,717 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 64 |
| Average per year | 7,842 |
| 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 | DN51 VTJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DN — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About DN51 VTJ
What car is DN51 VTJ?
DN51 VTJ is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2001.
What is the mileage of DN51 VTJ?
The last recorded mileage for DN51 VTJ was 189,717 miles, recorded on 4 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DN51 VTJ passed its MOT?
DN51 VTJ has had 30 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (19 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 4 Feb 2026.
Is DN51 VTJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DN51 VTJ 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 DN51 VTJ?
DN51 VTJ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.