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AE51 YJO

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 144,361 miles on the clock, averaging 9,457 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 YJO

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,361
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
9,457

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading144,361 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,457
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE51 YJO 43k69k94k119k144k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,361 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,361 miles
Since last MOT+7,435 miles
PASS
Mileage136,926 miles
Since last MOT+10,109 miles
PASS
Mileage126,817 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,817 miles
Since last MOT+34,242 miles
PASS
Mileage92,575 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,574 miles
PASS
Mileage110,001 miles
Since last MOT+17,321 miles
PASS
Mileage92,680 miles
Since last MOT+12,470 miles
PASS
Mileage80,210 miles
Since last MOT+11,935 miles
PASS
Mileage68,275 miles
Since last MOT+9,725 miles
PASS
Mileage58,550 miles
Since last MOT+7,745 miles
PASS
Mileage50,805 miles
Since last MOT+7,416 miles
PASS
Mileage43,389 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AE51 YJO

What car is AE51 YJO?

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

What is the mileage of AE51 YJO?

The last recorded mileage for AE51 YJO was 144,361 miles, recorded on 6 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE51 YJO passed its MOT?

AE51 YJO has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 6 Jan 2017.

Is AE51 YJO ULEZ compliant?

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

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