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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 183,300 miles on the clock, averaging 8,613 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for ML51 DWP
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 183,300 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,140 |
| Average per year | 8,613 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 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 | ML51 DWP |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About ML51 DWP
What car is ML51 DWP?
ML51 DWP is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.
What is the mileage of ML51 DWP?
The last recorded mileage for ML51 DWP was 183,300 miles, recorded on 19 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML51 DWP passed its MOT?
ML51 DWP has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 19 Sep 2023.
Is ML51 DWP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML51 DWP 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 ML51 DWP?
ML51 DWP is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.