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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 151,594 miles on the clock, averaging 12,829 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 YR51 YRM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 151,594 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 12,829 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 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 YRM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Beige |
| 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 YRM
What car is YR51 YRM?
YR51 YRM is a beige Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2001.
What is the mileage of YR51 YRM?
The last recorded mileage for YR51 YRM was 151,594 miles, recorded on 26 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YR51 YRM passed its MOT?
YR51 YRM has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Oct 2015.
Is YR51 YRM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR51 YRM 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 YRM?
YR51 YRM is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.