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 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 167,502 miles on the clock, averaging 8,902 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 MU51 KGZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 167,502 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4 |
| Average per year | 8,902 |
| 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 KGZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 KGZ
What car is MU51 KGZ?
MU51 KGZ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.
What is the mileage of MU51 KGZ?
The last recorded mileage for MU51 KGZ was 167,502 miles, recorded on 27 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MU51 KGZ passed its MOT?
MU51 KGZ has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 27 Sep 2019.
Is MU51 KGZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MU51 KGZ 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 KGZ?
MU51 KGZ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.