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AE51 WBL

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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 109,825 miles on the clock, averaging 10,582 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 WBL

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,825
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2005
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
10,582

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 reading109,825 miles
Reading date
Miles last year112
Average per year10,582
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE51 WBL 46k62k78k94k110k '05'11'09

Check AE51 WBL

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,825 miles
Since last MOT+112 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,713 miles
Since last MOT+4,746 miles
PASS
Mileage104,967 miles
Since last MOT+1,683 miles
PASS
Mileage103,284 miles
Since last MOT+13,574 miles
PASS
Mileage89,710 miles
Since last MOT+14,446 miles
PASS
Mileage75,264 miles
Since last MOT+14,719 miles
PASS
Mileage60,545 miles
Since last MOT+14,980 miles
PASS
Mileage45,565 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 WBL
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 WBL

What car is AE51 WBL?

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

What is the mileage of AE51 WBL?

The last recorded mileage for AE51 WBL was 109,825 miles, recorded on 24 Aug 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE51 WBL passed its MOT?

AE51 WBL has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 24 Aug 2011.

Is AE51 WBL ULEZ compliant?

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

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