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AE51 YKW

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 156,629 miles on the clock, averaging 9,124 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 YKW

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,629
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
9,124

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading156,629 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year9,124
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE51 YKW 39k68k98k127k157k '05'18'11

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,629 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,625 miles
Since last MOT+4,879 miles
PASS
Mileage151,746 miles
Since last MOT+7,287 miles
PASS
Mileage144,459 miles
Since last MOT+8,096 miles
PASS
Mileage136,363 miles
Since last MOT+8,060 miles
PASS
Mileage128,303 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,303 miles
Since last MOT+11,418 miles
PASS
Mileage116,885 miles
Since last MOT+14,640 miles
PASS
Mileage102,245 miles
Since last MOT+10,944 miles
PASS
Mileage91,301 miles
Since last MOT+10,276 miles
PASS
Mileage81,025 miles
Since last MOT+4,657 miles
PASS
Mileage76,368 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,368 miles
Since last MOT+7,648 miles
PASS
Mileage68,720 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,720 miles
Since last MOT+9,590 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,130 miles
Since last MOT+9,235 miles
PASS
Mileage49,895 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,892 miles
Since last MOT+11,191 miles
PASS
Mileage38,701 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AE51 YKW

What car is AE51 YKW?

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

What is the mileage of AE51 YKW?

The last recorded mileage for AE51 YKW was 156,629 miles, recorded on 19 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE51 YKW passed its MOT?

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

Is AE51 YKW ULEZ compliant?

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

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