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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 147,540 miles on the clock, averaging 7,217 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 DN51 XXY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 147,540 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 12,376 |
| Average per year | 7,217 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 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 XXY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 XXY
What car is DN51 XXY?
DN51 XXY is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2001.
What is the mileage of DN51 XXY?
The last recorded mileage for DN51 XXY was 147,540 miles, recorded on 30 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DN51 XXY passed its MOT?
DN51 XXY has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 Sep 2015.
Is DN51 XXY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DN51 XXY 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 XXY?
DN51 XXY is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.