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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 170,203 miles on the clock, averaging 6,387 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 MT51 VMK
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 170,203 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 18,998 |
| Average per year | 6,387 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 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 | MT51 VMK |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About MT51 VMK
What car is MT51 VMK?
MT51 VMK is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.
What is the mileage of MT51 VMK?
The last recorded mileage for MT51 VMK was 170,203 miles, recorded on 23 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MT51 VMK passed its MOT?
MT51 VMK has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 23 Nov 2021.
Is MT51 VMK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT51 VMK 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 MT51 VMK?
MT51 VMK is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.