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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 185,462 miles on the clock, averaging 6,152 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 FP51 FTF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 185,462 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,930 |
| Average per year | 6,152 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 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 | FP51 FTF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FP — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About FP51 FTF
What car is FP51 FTF?
FP51 FTF is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2001.
What is the mileage of FP51 FTF?
The last recorded mileage for FP51 FTF was 185,462 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FP51 FTF passed its MOT?
FP51 FTF has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 5 Nov 2021.
Is FP51 FTF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FP51 FTF 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 FP51 FTF?
FP51 FTF is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.