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 Petrol 1390cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 82,951 miles on the clock, averaging 5,987 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for ML51 ERU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 82,951 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 12,318 |
| Average per year | 5,987 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ML51 ERU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| 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 ERU
What car is ML51 ERU?
ML51 ERU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.
What is the mileage of ML51 ERU?
The last recorded mileage for ML51 ERU was 82,951 miles, recorded on 17 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML51 ERU passed its MOT?
ML51 ERU has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 Feb 2016.
Is ML51 ERU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML51 ERU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is ML51 ERU?
ML51 ERU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.