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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 147,558 miles on the clock, averaging 6,269 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for EX51 SBZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 147,558 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,269 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 | EX51 SBZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EX — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About EX51 SBZ
What car is EX51 SBZ?
EX51 SBZ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.
What is the mileage of EX51 SBZ?
The last recorded mileage for EX51 SBZ was 147,558 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EX51 SBZ passed its MOT?
EX51 SBZ has had 18 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (16 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2020.
Is EX51 SBZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX51 SBZ 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 EX51 SBZ?
EX51 SBZ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.