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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 157,001 miles on the clock, averaging 5,277 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 VZO
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 | 157,001 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,096 |
| Average per year | 5,277 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 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 VZO |
| 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 VZO
What car is EX51 VZO?
EX51 VZO is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.
What is the mileage of EX51 VZO?
The last recorded mileage for EX51 VZO was 157,001 miles, recorded on 25 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EX51 VZO passed its MOT?
EX51 VZO has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 25 Oct 2022.
Is EX51 VZO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX51 VZO 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 VZO?
EX51 VZO is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.