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LR51 BMZ

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 147,317 miles on the clock, averaging 4,816 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LR51 BMZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,317
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2005
64%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 9 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,816

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading147,317 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,465
Average per year4,816
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR51 BMZ 68k88k108k128k147k '05'22'13

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage147,317 miles
Since last MOT+1,465 miles
PASS
Mileage145,852 miles
Since last MOT+1,097 miles
PASS
Mileage144,755 miles
Since last MOT+1,648 miles
PASS
Mileage143,107 miles
Since last MOT+1,547 miles
PASS
Mileage141,560 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,560 miles
Since last MOT+904 miles
PASS
Mileage140,656 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,640 miles
Since last MOT+1,124 miles
PASS
Mileage139,516 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,515 miles
Since last MOT+1,157 miles
PASS
Mileage138,358 miles
Since last MOT+1,617 miles
PASS
Mileage136,741 miles
Since last MOT+2,486 miles
PASS
Mileage134,255 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,250 miles
Since last MOT+2,552 miles
PASS
Mileage131,698 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,685 miles
Since last MOT+3,463 miles
PASS
Mileage128,222 miles
Since last MOT+2,881 miles
PASS
Mileage125,341 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,340 miles
Since last MOT+4,350 miles
PASS
Mileage120,990 miles
Since last MOT+19,581 miles
PASS
Mileage101,409 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,409 miles
Since last MOT+23,148 miles
PASS
Mileage78,261 miles
Since last MOT+10,013 miles
PASS
Mileage68,248 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,248 miles

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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

RegistrationLR51 BMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LR51 BMZ

What car is LR51 BMZ?

LR51 BMZ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2001.

What is the mileage of LR51 BMZ?

The last recorded mileage for LR51 BMZ was 147,317 miles, recorded on 17 May 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR51 BMZ passed its MOT?

LR51 BMZ has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 17 May 2022.

Is LR51 BMZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR51 BMZ 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 LR51 BMZ?

LR51 BMZ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.