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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 103,782 miles on the clock, averaging 3,038 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for MX51 DCU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 103,782 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 3,038 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 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 | MX51 DCU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MX — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About MX51 DCU
What car is MX51 DCU?
MX51 DCU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.
What is the mileage of MX51 DCU?
The last recorded mileage for MX51 DCU was 103,782 miles, recorded on 10 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MX51 DCU passed its MOT?
MX51 DCU has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Sep 2014.
Is MX51 DCU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MX51 DCU 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 MX51 DCU?
MX51 DCU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.