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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 173,516 miles on the clock, averaging 9,408 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 NE51 ERA
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
Above average| Latest reading | 173,516 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 14,492 |
| Average per year | 9,408 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 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 | NE51 ERA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | NE — Newcastle, North |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About NE51 ERA
What car is NE51 ERA?
NE51 ERA is an green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2002.
What is the mileage of NE51 ERA?
The last recorded mileage for NE51 ERA was 173,516 miles, recorded on 19 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has NE51 ERA passed its MOT?
NE51 ERA has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 19 Feb 2022.
Is NE51 ERA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, NE51 ERA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is NE51 ERA?
NE51 ERA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.