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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 189,445 miles on the clock, averaging 12,294 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 EX51 WJL
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
Above average| Latest reading | 189,445 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 12,294 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 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 WJL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 WJL
What car is EX51 WJL?
EX51 WJL is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.
What is the mileage of EX51 WJL?
The last recorded mileage for EX51 WJL was 189,445 miles, recorded on 1 Apr 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EX51 WJL passed its MOT?
EX51 WJL has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Apr 2015.
Is EX51 WJL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX51 WJL 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 WJL?
EX51 WJL is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.