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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 9 (53% pass rate). It has 155,404 miles on the clock, averaging 8,448 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 MT51 VNS
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 155,404 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,448 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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 VNS |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 VNS
What car is MT51 VNS?
MT51 VNS is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.
What is the mileage of MT51 VNS?
The last recorded mileage for MT51 VNS was 155,404 miles, recorded on 7 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MT51 VNS passed its MOT?
MT51 VNS has had 19 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (10 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 7 Feb 2017.
Is MT51 VNS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT51 VNS 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 VNS?
MT51 VNS is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.