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AE51 YHM

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 2 (91% pass rate). It has 67,038 miles on the clock, averaging 2,127 miles per year, well 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 YHM

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
67,038
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2005
91%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
2,127

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

Low mileage
Latest reading67,038 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,127
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE51 YHM 24k35k46k56k67k '05'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage67,038 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,038 miles
Since last MOT+16,161 miles
PASS
Mileage50,877 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,820 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
PASS
Mileage50,815 miles
Since last MOT+132 miles
PASS
Mileage50,683 miles
Since last MOT+307 miles
PASS
Mileage50,376 miles
Since last MOT+519 miles
PASS
Mileage49,857 miles
Since last MOT+227 miles
PASS
Mileage49,630 miles
Since last MOT+762 miles
PASS
Mileage48,868 miles
Since last MOT+747 miles
PASS
Mileage48,121 miles
Since last MOT+807 miles
PASS
Mileage47,314 miles
Since last MOT+978 miles
PASS
Mileage46,336 miles
Since last MOT+1,368 miles
PASS
Mileage44,968 miles
Since last MOT+1,617 miles
PASS
Mileage43,351 miles
Since last MOT+2,297 miles
PASS
Mileage41,054 miles
Since last MOT+2,330 miles
PASS
Mileage38,724 miles
Since last MOT+2,519 miles
PASS
Mileage36,205 miles
Since last MOT+1,946 miles
PASS
Mileage34,259 miles
Since last MOT+1,758 miles
PASS
Mileage32,501 miles
Since last MOT+2,003 miles
PASS
Mileage30,498 miles
Since last MOT+2,960 miles
PASS
Mileage27,538 miles
Since last MOT+3,303 miles
PASS
Mileage24,235 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 YHM
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 YHM

What car is AE51 YHM?

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

What is the mileage of AE51 YHM?

The last recorded mileage for AE51 YHM was 67,038 miles, recorded on 26 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE51 YHM passed its MOT?

AE51 YHM has had 23 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (21 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 26 Jan 2026.

Is AE51 YHM ULEZ compliant?

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

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