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LS51 ARZ

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 2 (71% pass rate). It has 125,914 miles on the clock, averaging 9,458 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 LS51 ARZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,914
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
9,458

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading125,914 miles
Reading date
Miles last year362
Average per year9,458
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LS51 ARZ 65k80k96k111k126k '06'13'12

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Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,914 miles
Since last MOT+362 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,552 miles
Since last MOT+20,130 miles
PASS
Mileage105,422 miles
PASS
Mileage106,598 miles
Since last MOT+1,177 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,421 miles
Since last MOT+30,000 miles
PASS
Mileage75,421 miles
Since last MOT+10,131 miles
PASS
Mileage65,290 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

RegistrationLS51 ARZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeLS — Stanmore, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LS51 ARZ

What car is LS51 ARZ?

LS51 ARZ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2001.

What is the mileage of LS51 ARZ?

The last recorded mileage for LS51 ARZ was 125,914 miles, recorded on 18 Mar 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LS51 ARZ passed its MOT?

LS51 ARZ has had 7 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (5 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 18 Mar 2013.

Is LS51 ARZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LS51 ARZ 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 LS51 ARZ?

LS51 ARZ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.