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 135,442 miles on the clock, averaging 5,742 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for ML51 ERY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 135,442 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 5,742 |
| 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 ERY |
| 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 ERY
What car is ML51 ERY?
ML51 ERY is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.
What is the mileage of ML51 ERY?
The last recorded mileage for ML51 ERY was 135,442 miles, recorded on 10 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML51 ERY passed its MOT?
ML51 ERY has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 Jan 2024.
Is ML51 ERY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML51 ERY 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 ERY?
ML51 ERY is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.