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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 198,769 miles on the clock, averaging 7,567 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 EB51 TAT
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 198,769 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,395 |
| Average per year | 7,567 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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 | EB51 TAT |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EB — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About EB51 TAT
What car is EB51 TAT?
EB51 TAT is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.
What is the mileage of EB51 TAT?
The last recorded mileage for EB51 TAT was 198,769 miles, recorded on 17 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EB51 TAT passed its MOT?
EB51 TAT has had 19 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (17 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 17 Aug 2023.
Is EB51 TAT ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EB51 TAT 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 EB51 TAT?
EB51 TAT is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.