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 2011 Volkswagen Transporter Diesel 1968cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 131,829 miles on the clock, averaging 5,219 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI engine is known for 1. oil pump. Common Volkswagen Transporter issues include front window regulators and driveshaft splines (front and rear axles).
MOT & Mileage History for ML61 HKW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 131,829 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 365 |
| Average per year | 5,219 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
Reported issues for this Volkswagen Transporter
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Transporter models (2003–2015), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Front window regulators (both driver and passenger sides)
Plastic cable guides snap, steel cables fray or jump tracks; water ingress accelerates wear. · Typical repair: £150-£300 per side (parts £80-£150, labour 2hrs @ £100/hr indie garage; estimated).
Driveshaft splines (front and rear axles)
Splines on gearbox/driveshaft ends shear or wear prematurely, especially under load. · Typical repair: £400-£800 per side (new driveshaft £250-£500, labour 3-4hrs; estimated from indie quotes).
ABS/ESP warning lights (wheel speed sensors/brake system electronics)
Faulty wheel speed sensors or ABS module glitches trigger lights; often wiring corrosion. · Typical repair: £200-£500 (sensor £50-£100ea x4, module diag/labour; estimated).
Handbrake mechanism (cable and rear drum shoes)
Cable stretches/sticks, shoes wear unevenly or seize in drums. · Typical repair: £150-£350 (cables/shoes £80-£150, labour 2hrs).
1. Oil Pump (driven by balancing shaft module)
Balancing shaft chain tensioner fails, halting the oil pump and starving the engine of lubrication.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ML61 HKW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Transporter |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1968cc |
| Year | 2011 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 61 — September 2011 to February 2012 |
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About ML61 HKW
What car is ML61 HKW?
ML61 HKW is an blue Volkswagen Transporter, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Manchester in 2011.
What is the mileage of ML61 HKW?
The last recorded mileage for ML61 HKW was 131,829 miles, recorded on 13 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML61 HKW passed its MOT?
ML61 HKW has had 14 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (13 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 13 Jan 2026.
Is ML61 HKW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML61 HKW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2011, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is ML61 HKW?
ML61 HKW is approximately 15 years old. Age identifier 61 means registered between 1 September 2011 and 28 February 2012.