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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 145,431 miles on the clock, averaging 4,732 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 MA51 OSY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 145,431 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,391 |
| Average per year | 4,732 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 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 OSY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 OSY
What car is MA51 OSY?
MA51 OSY is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.
What is the mileage of MA51 OSY?
The last recorded mileage for MA51 OSY was 145,431 miles, recorded on 15 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MA51 OSY passed its MOT?
MA51 OSY has had 20 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (18 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 15 Jun 2026.
Is MA51 OSY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA51 OSY 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 OSY?
MA51 OSY is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.