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 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 154,869 miles on the clock, averaging 7,767 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 PY51 HVV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 154,869 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 11,956 |
| Average per year | 7,767 |
| 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 | PY51 HVV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Beige |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PY — Carlisle, Preston |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About PY51 HVV
What car is PY51 HVV?
PY51 HVV is a beige Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2001.
What is the mileage of PY51 HVV?
The last recorded mileage for PY51 HVV was 154,869 miles, recorded on 29 May 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PY51 HVV passed its MOT?
PY51 HVV has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 29 May 2020.
Is PY51 HVV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PY51 HVV 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 PY51 HVV?
PY51 HVV is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.