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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 103,687 miles on the clock, averaging 5,589 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 DS51 ETO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 103,687 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,589 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 ETO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 ETO
What car is DS51 ETO?
DS51 ETO is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2002.
What is the mileage of DS51 ETO?
The last recorded mileage for DS51 ETO was 103,687 miles, recorded on 30 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DS51 ETO passed its MOT?
DS51 ETO has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 30 Jun 2017.
Is DS51 ETO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DS51 ETO 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 ETO?
DS51 ETO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.