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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 228,955 miles on the clock, averaging 12,702 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 DS51 ERZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 228,955 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,910 |
| Average per year | 12,702 |
| 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 | DS51 ERZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DS — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About DS51 ERZ
What car is DS51 ERZ?
DS51 ERZ is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2002.
What is the mileage of DS51 ERZ?
The last recorded mileage for DS51 ERZ was 228,955 miles, recorded on 11 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DS51 ERZ passed its MOT?
DS51 ERZ has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 11 Oct 2016.
Is DS51 ERZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DS51 ERZ 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 DS51 ERZ?
DS51 ERZ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.