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 8 and failing 6 (57% pass rate). It has 182,401 miles on the clock, averaging 8,726 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 KV51 HLE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 182,401 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 111 |
| Average per year | 8,726 |
| 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 | KV51 HLE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | KV — Luton, Luton and Northampton |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About KV51 HLE
What car is KV51 HLE?
KV51 HLE is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Luton in 2001.
What is the mileage of KV51 HLE?
The last recorded mileage for KV51 HLE was 182,401 miles, recorded on 26 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has KV51 HLE passed its MOT?
KV51 HLE has had 14 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (8 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 26 Nov 2015.
Is KV51 HLE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, KV51 HLE 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 KV51 HLE?
KV51 HLE is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.