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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 169,170 miles on the clock, averaging 8,495 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 GY51 CRX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 169,170 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,142 |
| Average per year | 8,495 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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 CRX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 CRX
What car is GY51 CRX?
GY51 CRX is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2001.
What is the mileage of GY51 CRX?
The last recorded mileage for GY51 CRX was 169,170 miles, recorded on 19 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GY51 CRX passed its MOT?
GY51 CRX has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 Feb 2020.
Is GY51 CRX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY51 CRX 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 CRX?
GY51 CRX is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.