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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 162,421 miles on the clock, averaging 7,705 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 FP51 LNX
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
About average| Latest reading | 162,421 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 193 |
| Average per year | 7,705 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 LNX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 LNX
What car is FP51 LNX?
FP51 LNX is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2001.
What is the mileage of FP51 LNX?
The last recorded mileage for FP51 LNX was 162,421 miles, recorded on 3 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FP51 LNX passed its MOT?
FP51 LNX has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 3 Aug 2017.
Is FP51 LNX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FP51 LNX 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 LNX?
FP51 LNX is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.