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AE51 PUA

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Petrol 1390cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 5 (81% pass rate). It has 141,021 miles on the clock, averaging 5,664 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for AE51 PUA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
141,021
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2005
81%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
5,664

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading141,021 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,171
Average per year5,664
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE51 PUA 25k54k83k112k141k '05'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,021 miles
Since last MOT+2,171 miles
PASS
Mileage138,850 miles
Since last MOT+5,032 miles
PASS
Mileage133,818 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,815 miles
Since last MOT+5,962 miles
PASS
Mileage127,853 miles
Since last MOT+5,971 miles
PASS
Mileage121,882 miles
Since last MOT+4,828 miles
PASS
Mileage117,054 miles
Since last MOT+4,557 miles
PASS
Mileage112,497 miles
Since last MOT+7,483 miles
PASS
Mileage105,014 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,997 miles
Since last MOT+7,692 miles
PASS
Mileage97,305 miles
Since last MOT+7,317 miles
PASS
Mileage89,988 miles
Since last MOT+6,711 miles
PASS
Mileage83,277 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,277 miles
Since last MOT+7,529 miles
PASS
Mileage75,748 miles
Since last MOT+7,911 miles
PASS
Mileage67,837 miles
Since last MOT+6,844 miles
PASS
Mileage60,993 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,993 miles
Since last MOT+8,327 miles
PASS
Mileage52,666 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,666 miles
Since last MOT+4,303 miles
PASS
Mileage48,363 miles
Since last MOT+4,701 miles
PASS
Mileage43,662 miles
Since last MOT+3,724 miles
PASS
Mileage39,938 miles
Since last MOT+5,620 miles
PASS
Mileage34,318 miles
Since last MOT+4,744 miles
PASS
Mileage29,574 miles
Since last MOT+4,470 miles
PASS
Mileage25,104 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 PUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeAE — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AE51 PUA

What car is AE51 PUA?

AE51 PUA is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2001.

What is the mileage of AE51 PUA?

The last recorded mileage for AE51 PUA was 141,021 miles, recorded on 10 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE51 PUA passed its MOT?

AE51 PUA has had 26 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (21 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Mar 2026.

Is AE51 PUA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE51 PUA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AE51 PUA?

AE51 PUA is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.