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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 165,891 miles on the clock, averaging 12,522 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 YRX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 165,891 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 20,263 |
| Average per year | 12,522 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 8 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 | YN51 YRX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YN — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About YN51 YRX
What car is YN51 YRX?
YN51 YRX is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2001.
What is the mileage of YN51 YRX?
The last recorded mileage for YN51 YRX was 165,891 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2012 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YN51 YRX passed its MOT?
YN51 YRX has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 6 Oct 2012.
Is YN51 YRX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YN51 YRX 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 YRX?
YN51 YRX is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.