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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 150,850 miles on the clock, averaging 7,561 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 EY51 XHW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 150,850 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,561 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 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 | EY51 XHW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EY — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About EY51 XHW
What car is EY51 XHW?
EY51 XHW is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.
What is the mileage of EY51 XHW?
The last recorded mileage for EY51 XHW was 150,850 miles, recorded on 18 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EY51 XHW passed its MOT?
EY51 XHW has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 18 Jan 2017.
Is EY51 XHW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EY51 XHW 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 EY51 XHW?
EY51 XHW is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.