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AE51 WAJ

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 162,318 miles on the clock, averaging 10,494 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 WAJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
162,318
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
10,494

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading162,318 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year10,494
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE51 WAJ 45k74k104k133k162k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage162,318 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,316 miles
Since last MOT+6,281 miles
PASS
Mileage156,035 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,033 miles
Since last MOT+5,643 miles
PASS
Mileage150,390 miles
Since last MOT+4,700 miles
PASS
Mileage145,690 miles
Since last MOT+8,963 miles
PASS
Mileage136,727 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,718 miles
Since last MOT+13,113 miles
PASS
Mileage123,605 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,589 miles
Since last MOT+12,172 miles
PASS
Mileage111,417 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,396 miles
Since last MOT+12,635 miles
PASS
Mileage98,761 miles
Since last MOT+13,452 miles
PASS
Mileage85,309 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,296 miles
Since last MOT+12,957 miles
PASS
Mileage72,339 miles
Since last MOT+218 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,121 miles
Since last MOT+13,050 miles
PASS
Mileage59,071 miles
Since last MOT+14,154 miles
PASS
Mileage44,917 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AE51 WAJ

What car is AE51 WAJ?

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

What is the mileage of AE51 WAJ?

The last recorded mileage for AE51 WAJ was 162,318 miles, recorded on 25 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE51 WAJ passed its MOT?

AE51 WAJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 25 Oct 2017.

Is AE51 WAJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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