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 1 MOT test on record, passing 0 and failing once (0% pass rate). It has 94,379 miles on the clock at the last MOT. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for YL51 LHD
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YL51 LHD |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| 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 LHD
What car is YL51 LHD?
YL51 LHD is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2002.
What is the mileage of YL51 LHD?
The last recorded mileage for YL51 LHD was 94,379 miles, recorded on 10 Jan 2007 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YL51 LHD passed its MOT?
YL51 LHD has had 1 MOT tests with a 0% pass rate (0 passes, 1 failure). It last was tested on 10 Jan 2007.
Is YL51 LHD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YL51 LHD 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 LHD?
YL51 LHD is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.