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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 198,503 miles on the clock, averaging 14,706 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 VWE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 198,503 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 14,706 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 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 VWE |
| 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 VWE
What car is GY51 VWE?
GY51 VWE is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2001.
What is the mileage of GY51 VWE?
The last recorded mileage for GY51 VWE was 198,503 miles, recorded on 26 Jun 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GY51 VWE passed its MOT?
GY51 VWE has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 26 Jun 2015.
Is GY51 VWE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY51 VWE 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 VWE?
GY51 VWE is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.