Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2001 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 229,678 miles on the clock, averaging 19,297 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 YFJ
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 229,678 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 19,297 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AE51 YFJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| 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 YFJ
What car is AE51 YFJ?
AE51 YFJ is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2001.
What is the mileage of AE51 YFJ?
The last recorded mileage for AE51 YFJ was 229,678 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AE51 YFJ passed its MOT?
AE51 YFJ has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 14 Nov 2013.
Is AE51 YFJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE51 YFJ 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 YFJ?
AE51 YFJ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.