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 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 182,529 miles on the clock, averaging 10,406 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 GY51 CRV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 182,529 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 10,406 |
| 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 | GY51 CRV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GY — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About GY51 CRV
What car is GY51 CRV?
GY51 CRV is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2001.
What is the mileage of GY51 CRV?
The last recorded mileage for GY51 CRV was 182,529 miles, recorded on 10 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GY51 CRV passed its MOT?
GY51 CRV has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 10 May 2019.
Is GY51 CRV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY51 CRV 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 GY51 CRV?
GY51 CRV is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.