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EF51 SYZ

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 120,025 miles on the clock, averaging 8,867 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 EF51 SYZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,025
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
56%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 7 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,867

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading120,025 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year8,867
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF51 SYZ 22k46k71k95k120k '05'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,025 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,020 miles
Since last MOT+9,501 miles
PASS
Mileage110,519 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,519 miles
Since last MOT+3,398 miles
PASS
Mileage107,121 miles
Since last MOT+4,448 miles
PASS
Mileage102,673 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,673 miles
Since last MOT+12,516 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,157 miles
Since last MOT+9,274 miles
PASS
Mileage80,883 miles
Since last MOT+824 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,059 miles
Since last MOT+10,426 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,633 miles
Since last MOT+5,979 miles
PASS
Mileage63,654 miles
Since last MOT+9,014 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,640 miles
Since last MOT+10,022 miles
PASS
Mileage44,618 miles
Since last MOT+10,850 miles
PASS
Mileage33,768 miles
Since last MOT+11,891 miles
PASS
Mileage21,877 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 SYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About EF51 SYZ

What car is EF51 SYZ?

EF51 SYZ is an green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.

What is the mileage of EF51 SYZ?

The last recorded mileage for EF51 SYZ was 120,025 miles, recorded on 20 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF51 SYZ passed its MOT?

EF51 SYZ has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 20 Dec 2016.

Is EF51 SYZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF51 SYZ 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 SYZ?

EF51 SYZ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.