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MU51 EYM

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 144,962 miles on the clock, averaging 10,777 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for MU51 EYM

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,962
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
10,777

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading144,962 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,517
Average per year10,777
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MU51 EYM 57k79k101k123k145k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,962 miles
Since last MOT+6,517 miles
PASS
Mileage138,445 miles
Since last MOT+6,921 miles
PASS
Mileage131,524 miles
Since last MOT+59 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,465 miles
Since last MOT+10,954 miles
PASS
Mileage120,511 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,479 miles
Since last MOT+8,821 miles
PASS
Mileage111,658 miles
Since last MOT+11,310 miles
PASS
Mileage100,348 miles
Since last MOT+11,254 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,094 miles
Since last MOT+13,251 miles
PASS
Mileage75,843 miles
Since last MOT+19,081 miles
PASS
Mileage56,762 miles

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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

RegistrationMU51 EYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeMU — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About MU51 EYM

What car is MU51 EYM?

MU51 EYM is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.

What is the mileage of MU51 EYM?

The last recorded mileage for MU51 EYM was 144,962 miles, recorded on 9 Dec 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MU51 EYM passed its MOT?

MU51 EYM has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Dec 2014.

Is MU51 EYM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MU51 EYM 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 EYM?

MU51 EYM is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.