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YR51 EEB

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 104,710 miles on the clock, averaging 8,001 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for YR51 EEB

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,710
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,001

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading104,710 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21,206
Average per year8,001
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR51 EEB 16k39k61k83k105k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,710 miles
Since last MOT+21,206 miles
PASS
Mileage83,504 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,504 miles
Since last MOT+20,011 miles
PASS
Mileage63,493 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,491 miles
Since last MOT+17,588 miles
PASS
Mileage45,903 miles
Since last MOT+20,019 miles
PASS
Mileage25,884 miles
Since last MOT+3,461 miles
PASS
Mileage22,423 miles
Since last MOT+544 miles
PASS
Mileage21,879 miles
Since last MOT+606 miles
PASS
Mileage21,273 miles
Since last MOT+600 miles
PASS
Mileage20,673 miles
Since last MOT+1,044 miles
PASS
Mileage19,629 miles
Since last MOT+1,443 miles
PASS
Mileage18,186 miles
Since last MOT+1,707 miles
PASS
Mileage16,479 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

RegistrationYR51 EEB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YR51 EEB

What car is YR51 EEB?

YR51 EEB is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2001.

What is the mileage of YR51 EEB?

The last recorded mileage for YR51 EEB was 104,710 miles, recorded on 12 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR51 EEB passed its MOT?

YR51 EEB has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 12 Aug 2017.

Is YR51 EEB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR51 EEB 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 EEB?

YR51 EEB is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.