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AE51 YKN

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 103,241 miles on the clock, averaging 4,591 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 YKN

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,241
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,591

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading103,241 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,388
Average per year4,591
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE51 YKN 29k47k66k85k103k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,241 miles
Since last MOT+9,388 miles
PASS
Mileage93,853 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,853 miles
Since last MOT+4,314 miles
PASS
Mileage89,539 miles
Since last MOT+3,103 miles
PASS
Mileage86,436 miles
Since last MOT+2,439 miles
PASS
Mileage83,997 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,997 miles
Since last MOT+3,635 miles
PASS
Mileage80,362 miles
Since last MOT+3,802 miles
PASS
Mileage76,560 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,560 miles
Since last MOT+5,085 miles
PASS
Mileage71,475 miles
Since last MOT+4,733 miles
PASS
Mileage66,742 miles
Since last MOT+5,616 miles
PASS
Mileage61,126 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,121 miles
Since last MOT+6,182 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,939 miles
Since last MOT+4,984 miles
PASS
Mileage49,955 miles
Since last MOT+7,358 miles
PASS
Mileage42,597 miles
Since last MOT+2,379 miles
PASS
Mileage40,218 miles
Since last MOT+3,231 miles
PASS
Mileage36,987 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,987 miles
Since last MOT+3,870 miles
PASS
Mileage33,117 miles
Since last MOT+4,472 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,645 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AE51 YKN

What car is AE51 YKN?

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

What is the mileage of AE51 YKN?

The last recorded mileage for AE51 YKN was 103,241 miles, recorded on 29 Apr 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE51 YKN passed its MOT?

AE51 YKN has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 29 Apr 2022.

Is AE51 YKN ULEZ compliant?

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

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