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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 223,219 miles on the clock, averaging 13,464 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 JKN
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 223,219 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 13,464 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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 JKN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| 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 JKN
What car is MU51 JKN?
MU51 JKN is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.
What is the mileage of MU51 JKN?
The last recorded mileage for MU51 JKN was 223,219 miles, recorded on 18 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MU51 JKN passed its MOT?
MU51 JKN has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 18 Jul 2017.
Is MU51 JKN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MU51 JKN 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 JKN?
MU51 JKN is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.