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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 177,433 miles on the clock, averaging 9,020 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 HS51 BBZ
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
Above average| Latest reading | 177,433 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 29 |
| Average per year | 9,020 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 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 | HS51 BBZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | HS — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About HS51 BBZ
What car is HS51 BBZ?
HS51 BBZ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2001.
What is the mileage of HS51 BBZ?
The last recorded mileage for HS51 BBZ was 177,433 miles, recorded on 22 Jan 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HS51 BBZ passed its MOT?
HS51 BBZ has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Jan 2015.
Is HS51 BBZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HS51 BBZ 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 HS51 BBZ?
HS51 BBZ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.