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 4 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing once (75% pass rate). It has 138,463 miles on the clock, averaging 24,315 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 DX51 EKV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 138,463 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 24,021 |
| Average per year | 24,315 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 4 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 | DX51 EKV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DX — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About DX51 EKV
What car is DX51 EKV?
DX51 EKV is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2001.
What is the mileage of DX51 EKV?
The last recorded mileage for DX51 EKV was 138,463 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2007 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DX51 EKV passed its MOT?
DX51 EKV has had 4 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (3 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 15 Oct 2007.
Is DX51 EKV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DX51 EKV 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 DX51 EKV?
DX51 EKV is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.