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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 208,997 miles on the clock, averaging 9,398 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 MD51 MXB
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 208,997 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,398 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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 | MD51 MXB |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MD — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About MD51 MXB
What car is MD51 MXB?
MD51 MXB is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.
What is the mileage of MD51 MXB?
The last recorded mileage for MD51 MXB was 208,997 miles, recorded on 9 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MD51 MXB passed its MOT?
MD51 MXB has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Jul 2020.
Is MD51 MXB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MD51 MXB is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is MD51 MXB?
MD51 MXB is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.