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AE51 YGL

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 91,403 miles on the clock, averaging 5,070 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 YGL

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,403
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,070

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 reading91,403 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year5,070
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE51 YGL 29k45k60k76k91k '05'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,403 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,399 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,388 miles
Since last MOT+2,389 miles
PASS
Mileage88,999 miles
Since last MOT+2,205 miles
PASS
Mileage86,794 miles
Since last MOT+2,206 miles
PASS
Mileage84,588 miles
Since last MOT+4,649 miles
PASS
Mileage79,939 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,937 miles
Since last MOT+3,953 miles
PASS
Mileage75,984 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,984 miles
Since last MOT+3,948 miles
PASS
Mileage72,036 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,036 miles
Since last MOT+5,672 miles
PASS
Mileage66,364 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,364 miles
Since last MOT+10,046 miles
PASS
Mileage56,318 miles
Since last MOT+9,925 miles
PASS
Mileage46,393 miles
Since last MOT+7,626 miles
PASS
Mileage38,767 miles
Since last MOT+4,797 miles
PASS
Mileage33,970 miles
Since last MOT+4,879 miles
PASS
Mileage29,091 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AE51 YGL

What car is AE51 YGL?

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

What is the mileage of AE51 YGL?

The last recorded mileage for AE51 YGL was 91,403 miles, recorded on 28 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE51 YGL passed its MOT?

AE51 YGL has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 28 Mar 2018.

Is AE51 YGL ULEZ compliant?

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

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