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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 243,755 miles on the clock, averaging 15,178 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 YL51 LAE
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 | 243,755 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 141 |
| Average per year | 15,178 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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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 | YL51 LAE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YL — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About YL51 LAE
What car is YL51 LAE?
YL51 LAE is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2002.
What is the mileage of YL51 LAE?
The last recorded mileage for YL51 LAE was 243,755 miles, recorded on 29 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YL51 LAE passed its MOT?
YL51 LAE has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 29 Sep 2015.
Is YL51 LAE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YL51 LAE 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 YL51 LAE?
YL51 LAE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.