Vehicle summary
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 145,995 miles on the clock, averaging 5,788 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 YJL
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 145,995 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,788 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AE51 YJL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 YJL
What car is AE51 YJL?
AE51 YJL is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2001.
What is the mileage of AE51 YJL?
The last recorded mileage for AE51 YJL was 145,995 miles, recorded on 19 Jun 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AE51 YJL passed its MOT?
AE51 YJL has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 19 Jun 2024.
Is AE51 YJL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE51 YJL 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 YJL?
AE51 YJL is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.