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AE51 YEF

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 108,186 miles on the clock, averaging 7,414 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 YEF

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,186
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,414

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading108,186 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year7,414
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE51 YEF 34k53k71k90k108k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,186 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,184 miles
Since last MOT+12,930 miles
PASS
Mileage95,254 miles
Since last MOT+1,914 miles
PASS
Mileage93,340 miles
Since last MOT+4,866 miles
PASS
Mileage88,474 miles
Since last MOT+1,730 miles
PASS
Mileage86,744 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,744 miles
Since last MOT+3,147 miles
PASS
Mileage83,597 miles
Since last MOT+9,238 miles
PASS
Mileage74,359 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,359 miles
Since last MOT+7,492 miles
PASS
Mileage66,867 miles
Since last MOT+10,884 miles
PASS
Mileage55,983 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,983 miles
Since last MOT+8,956 miles
PASS
Mileage47,027 miles
Since last MOT+12,606 miles
PASS
Mileage34,421 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AE51 YEF

What car is AE51 YEF?

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

What is the mileage of AE51 YEF?

The last recorded mileage for AE51 YEF was 108,186 miles, recorded on 8 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE51 YEF passed its MOT?

AE51 YEF has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Apr 2016.

Is AE51 YEF ULEZ compliant?

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

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