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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 224,829 miles on the clock, averaging 12,512 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 ML51 EPY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 224,829 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,753 |
| Average per year | 12,512 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 13 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 EPY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 EPY
What car is ML51 EPY?
ML51 EPY is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.
What is the mileage of ML51 EPY?
The last recorded mileage for ML51 EPY was 224,829 miles, recorded on 10 Aug 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML51 EPY passed its MOT?
ML51 EPY has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 10 Aug 2015.
Is ML51 EPY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML51 EPY 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 EPY?
ML51 EPY is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.