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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 193,829 miles on the clock, averaging 10,516 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 EF51 HTO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 193,829 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4 |
| Average per year | 10,516 |
| 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 | EF51 HTO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EF — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About EF51 HTO
What car is EF51 HTO?
EF51 HTO is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.
What is the mileage of EF51 HTO?
The last recorded mileage for EF51 HTO was 193,829 miles, recorded on 6 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF51 HTO passed its MOT?
EF51 HTO has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 May 2017.
Is EF51 HTO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF51 HTO 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 EF51 HTO?
EF51 HTO is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.