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AE51 YCW

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Red Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
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 1595cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 108,234 miles on the clock, averaging 5,155 miles per year, below 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 YCW

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,234
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,155

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading108,234 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,155
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE51 YCW 45k61k77k93k108k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,234 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,233 miles
Since last MOT+6,085 miles
PASS
Mileage102,148 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,147 miles
Since last MOT+3,142 miles
PASS
Mileage99,005 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,004 miles
Since last MOT+5,941 miles
PASS
Mileage93,063 miles
Since last MOT+7,931 miles
PASS
Mileage85,132 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,096 miles
Since last MOT+590 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,506 miles
Since last MOT+3,078 miles
PASS
Mileage81,428 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,428 miles
Since last MOT+2,748 miles
PASS
Mileage78,680 miles
Since last MOT+1,583 miles
PASS
Mileage77,097 miles
Since last MOT+2,817 miles
PASS
Mileage74,280 miles
Since last MOT+6,267 miles
PASS
Mileage68,013 miles
Since last MOT+8,080 miles
PASS
Mileage59,933 miles
Since last MOT+6,283 miles
PASS
Mileage53,650 miles
Since last MOT+8,248 miles
PASS
Mileage45,402 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,402 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 YCW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeAE — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AE51 YCW

What car is AE51 YCW?

AE51 YCW is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2001.

What is the mileage of AE51 YCW?

The last recorded mileage for AE51 YCW was 108,234 miles, recorded on 7 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE51 YCW passed its MOT?

AE51 YCW has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 7 Feb 2019.

Is AE51 YCW ULEZ compliant?

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

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