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MA51 LCZ

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 3 MOT tests on record, passing 2 and failing once (67% pass rate). It has 76,967 miles on the clock, averaging 10,364 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 MA51 LCZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
76,967
Last Mileage
Recorded
3
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
2 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 3 tests on record
10,364

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 reading76,967 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,292
Average per year10,364
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MA51 LCZ 56k62k67k72k77k '07'09'08

Check MA51 LCZ

Full MOT Test History 3 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,967 miles
Since last MOT+10,292 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,675 miles
Since last MOT+10,316 miles
PASS
Mileage56,359 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

RegistrationMA51 LCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeMA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About MA51 LCZ

What car is MA51 LCZ?

MA51 LCZ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.

What is the mileage of MA51 LCZ?

The last recorded mileage for MA51 LCZ was 76,967 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2009 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA51 LCZ passed its MOT?

MA51 LCZ has had 3 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (2 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 26 Feb 2009.

Is MA51 LCZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA51 LCZ 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 LCZ?

MA51 LCZ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.