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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 123,190 miles on the clock, averaging 5,487 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 MA51 DVL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 123,190 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,487 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 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 | MA51 DVL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About MA51 DVL
What car is MA51 DVL?
MA51 DVL is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.
What is the mileage of MA51 DVL?
The last recorded mileage for MA51 DVL was 123,190 miles, recorded on 1 Apr 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MA51 DVL passed its MOT?
MA51 DVL has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Apr 2022.
Is MA51 DVL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA51 DVL 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 MA51 DVL?
MA51 DVL is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.