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 Petrol 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 118,104 miles on the clock, averaging 7,963 miles per year, around 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 WAU
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 118,104 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,963 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AE51 WAU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AE — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About AE51 WAU
What car is AE51 WAU?
AE51 WAU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2001.
What is the mileage of AE51 WAU?
The last recorded mileage for AE51 WAU was 118,104 miles, recorded on 15 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AE51 WAU passed its MOT?
AE51 WAU has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Mar 2016.
Is AE51 WAU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE51 WAU 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 WAU?
AE51 WAU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.