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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 163,087 miles on the clock, averaging 7,306 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 YR51 BZV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 163,087 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,306 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 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 | YR51 BZV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YR — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About YR51 BZV
What car is YR51 BZV?
YR51 BZV is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2001.
What is the mileage of YR51 BZV?
The last recorded mileage for YR51 BZV was 163,087 miles, recorded on 26 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YR51 BZV passed its MOT?
YR51 BZV has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 26 Sep 2019.
Is YR51 BZV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR51 BZV 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 YR51 BZV?
YR51 BZV is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.