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YN51 YPM

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 160,791 miles on the clock, averaging 4,931 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for YN51 YPM

MOT Status
Due date passed
160,791
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,931

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading160,791 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,931
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YN51 YPM 65k89k113k137k161k '06'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,791 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,791 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,730 miles
Since last MOT+8,873 miles
PASS
Mileage157,857 miles
Since last MOT+11,651 miles
PASS
Mileage146,206 miles
Since last MOT+182 miles
PASS
Mileage146,024 miles
Since last MOT+1,514 miles
PASS
Mileage144,510 miles
Since last MOT+1,216 miles
PASS
Mileage143,294 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,242 miles
Since last MOT+2,791 miles
PASS
Mileage140,451 miles
Since last MOT+3,919 miles
PASS
Mileage136,532 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,532 miles
Since last MOT+3,996 miles
PASS
Mileage132,536 miles
Since last MOT+3,924 miles
PASS
Mileage128,612 miles
Since last MOT+3,398 miles
PASS
Mileage125,214 miles
Since last MOT+3,116 miles
PASS
Mileage122,098 miles
Since last MOT+3,489 miles
PASS
Mileage118,609 miles
Since last MOT+3,186 miles
PASS
Mileage115,423 miles
Since last MOT+6,136 miles
PASS
Mileage109,287 miles
Since last MOT+3,579 miles
PASS
Mileage105,708 miles
Since last MOT+4,284 miles
PASS
Mileage101,424 miles
Since last MOT+7,403 miles
PASS
Mileage94,021 miles
Since last MOT+8,253 miles
PASS
Mileage85,768 miles
Since last MOT+20,976 miles
PASS
Mileage64,792 miles

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

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About YN51 YPM

What car is YN51 YPM?

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

What is the mileage of YN51 YPM?

The last recorded mileage for YN51 YPM was 160,791 miles, recorded on 24 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YN51 YPM passed its MOT?

YN51 YPM has had 24 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (20 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 Jun 2025.

Is YN51 YPM ULEZ compliant?

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

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