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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 190,879 miles on the clock, averaging 8,865 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 YC51 GVZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 190,879 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,141 |
| Average per year | 8,865 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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 | YC51 GVZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YC — Leeds, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About YC51 GVZ
What car is YC51 GVZ?
YC51 GVZ is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Leeds in 2001.
What is the mileage of YC51 GVZ?
The last recorded mileage for YC51 GVZ was 190,879 miles, recorded on 22 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YC51 GVZ passed its MOT?
YC51 GVZ has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Jun 2018.
Is YC51 GVZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YC51 GVZ 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 YC51 GVZ?
YC51 GVZ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.