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YN51 XDP

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 156,078 miles on the clock, averaging 11,155 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 YN51 XDP

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,078
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
11,155

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading156,078 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,804
Average per year11,155
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YN51 XDP 53k79k104k130k156k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,078 miles
Since last MOT+12,804 miles
PASS
Mileage143,274 miles
Since last MOT+7,914 miles
PASS
Mileage135,360 miles
Since last MOT+12,280 miles
PASS
Mileage123,080 miles
Since last MOT+11,957 miles
PASS
Mileage111,123 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,121 miles
Since last MOT+10,019 miles
PASS
Mileage101,102 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,087 miles
Since last MOT+16,869 miles
PASS
Mileage84,218 miles
Since last MOT+16,899 miles
PASS
Mileage67,319 miles
Since last MOT+7,775 miles
PASS
Mileage59,544 miles
Since last MOT+6,873 miles
PASS
Mileage52,671 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 XDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeYN — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YN51 XDP

What car is YN51 XDP?

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

What is the mileage of YN51 XDP?

The last recorded mileage for YN51 XDP was 156,078 miles, recorded on 2 Jun 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YN51 XDP passed its MOT?

YN51 XDP has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 2 Jun 2015.

Is YN51 XDP ULEZ compliant?

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

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