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YN51 JZO

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Gold Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGold
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 132,112 miles on the clock, averaging 5,213 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 YN51 JZO

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,112
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
5,213

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading132,112 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,270
Average per year5,213
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YN51 JZO 85k97k109k120k132k '06'15'10

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,112 miles
Since last MOT+10,270 miles
PASS
Mileage121,842 miles
Since last MOT+8,356 miles
PASS
Mileage113,486 miles
Since last MOT+6,944 miles
PASS
Mileage106,542 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage156,260 miles
Since last MOT+8,508 miles
PASS
Mileage147,752 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,752 miles
Since last MOT+10,778 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,974 miles
Since last MOT+10,711 miles
PASS
Mileage126,263 miles
Since last MOT+11,937 miles
PASS
Mileage114,326 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,326 miles
Since last MOT+29,072 miles
PASS
Mileage85,254 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,248 miles

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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

RegistrationYN51 JZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeYN — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YN51 JZO

What car is YN51 JZO?

YN51 JZO is a gold Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2001.

What is the mileage of YN51 JZO?

The last recorded mileage for YN51 JZO was 132,112 miles, recorded on 12 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YN51 JZO passed its MOT?

YN51 JZO has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Sep 2015.

Is YN51 JZO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YN51 JZO 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 YN51 JZO?

YN51 JZO is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.