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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 189,511 miles on the clock, averaging 8,411 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 ET51 FHY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 189,511 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 204 |
| Average per year | 8,411 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 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 | ET51 FHY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ET — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About ET51 FHY
What car is ET51 FHY?
ET51 FHY is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.
What is the mileage of ET51 FHY?
The last recorded mileage for ET51 FHY was 189,511 miles, recorded on 17 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ET51 FHY passed its MOT?
ET51 FHY has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 Nov 2025.
Is ET51 FHY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET51 FHY 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 ET51 FHY?
ET51 FHY is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.