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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 120,489 miles on the clock, averaging 8,059 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 ESN
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 120,489 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,679 |
| Average per year | 8,059 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 9 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 ESN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 ESN
What car is ML51 ESN?
ML51 ESN is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.
What is the mileage of ML51 ESN?
The last recorded mileage for ML51 ESN was 120,489 miles, recorded on 1 May 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML51 ESN passed its MOT?
ML51 ESN has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last was tested on 1 May 2014.
Is ML51 ESN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML51 ESN 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 ESN?
ML51 ESN is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.