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AE51 VZK

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 133,251 miles on the clock, averaging 11,693 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for AE51 VZK

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,251
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
11,693

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading133,251 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,693
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AE51 VZK 19k48k76k105k133k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,251 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,251 miles
Since last MOT+11,340 miles
PASS
Mileage121,911 miles
Since last MOT+14,241 miles
PASS
Mileage107,670 miles
Since last MOT+18,857 miles
PASS
Mileage88,813 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,813 miles
Since last MOT+10,030 miles
PASS
Mileage78,783 miles
Since last MOT+7,852 miles
PASS
Mileage70,931 miles
Since last MOT+10,826 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,105 miles
Since last MOT+13,571 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,534 miles
Since last MOT+17,560 miles
PASS
Mileage28,974 miles
Since last MOT+10,003 miles
PASS
Mileage18,971 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 VZK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeAE — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AE51 VZK

What car is AE51 VZK?

AE51 VZK is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2001.

What is the mileage of AE51 VZK?

The last recorded mileage for AE51 VZK was 133,251 miles, recorded on 30 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE51 VZK passed its MOT?

AE51 VZK has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 Mar 2016.

Is AE51 VZK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE51 VZK 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 VZK?

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