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 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 168,617 miles on the clock, averaging 6,674 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for YL51 YBZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 168,617 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,796 |
| Average per year | 6,674 |
| 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 | YL51 YBZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YL — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About YL51 YBZ
What car is YL51 YBZ?
YL51 YBZ is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2001.
What is the mileage of YL51 YBZ?
The last recorded mileage for YL51 YBZ was 168,617 miles, recorded on 22 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YL51 YBZ passed its MOT?
YL51 YBZ has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 22 Mar 2021.
Is YL51 YBZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YL51 YBZ 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 YL51 YBZ?
YL51 YBZ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.