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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 159,991 miles on the clock, averaging 7,352 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 YGN
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 159,991 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 398 |
| Average per year | 7,352 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 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 YGN |
| 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 YGN
What car is YL51 YGN?
YL51 YGN is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2001.
What is the mileage of YL51 YGN?
The last recorded mileage for YL51 YGN was 159,991 miles, recorded on 11 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YL51 YGN passed its MOT?
YL51 YGN has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 11 Nov 2019.
Is YL51 YGN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YL51 YGN 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 YGN?
YL51 YGN is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.