Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2001 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1595cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 129,310 miles on the clock, averaging 9,987 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 YDO
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 129,310 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 13 |
| Average per year | 9,987 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AE51 YDO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AE — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About AE51 YDO
What car is AE51 YDO?
AE51 YDO is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2001.
What is the mileage of AE51 YDO?
The last recorded mileage for AE51 YDO was 129,310 miles, recorded on 15 Jan 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AE51 YDO passed its MOT?
AE51 YDO has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Jan 2013.
Is AE51 YDO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE51 YDO 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 YDO?
AE51 YDO is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.