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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 204,910 miles on the clock, averaging 6,124 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 LA51 WZL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 204,910 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 29,396 |
| Average per year | 6,124 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 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 | LA51 WZL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LA — Wimbledon, London |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About LA51 WZL
What car is LA51 WZL?
LA51 WZL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2001.
What is the mileage of LA51 WZL?
The last recorded mileage for LA51 WZL was 204,910 miles, recorded on 13 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LA51 WZL passed its MOT?
LA51 WZL has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Dec 2023.
Is LA51 WZL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LA51 WZL 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 LA51 WZL?
LA51 WZL is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.