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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 159,409 miles on the clock, averaging 7,027 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 MU51 DVL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 159,409 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,658 |
| Average per year | 7,027 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 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 | MU51 DVL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MU — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About MU51 DVL
What car is MU51 DVL?
MU51 DVL is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.
What is the mileage of MU51 DVL?
The last recorded mileage for MU51 DVL was 159,409 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MU51 DVL passed its MOT?
MU51 DVL has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2022.
Is MU51 DVL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MU51 DVL 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 MU51 DVL?
MU51 DVL is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.