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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 178,081 miles on the clock, averaging 7,249 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for KV51 HLF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 178,081 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,249 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 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 HLF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 HLF
What car is KV51 HLF?
KV51 HLF is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Luton in 2001.
What is the mileage of KV51 HLF?
The last recorded mileage for KV51 HLF was 178,081 miles, recorded on 20 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has KV51 HLF passed its MOT?
KV51 HLF has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 Dec 2016.
Is KV51 HLF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, KV51 HLF 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 HLF?
KV51 HLF is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.