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AE51 YLH

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 3 (63% pass rate). It has 94,577 miles on the clock, averaging 9,573 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 YLH

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,577
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
9,573

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 reading94,577 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,573
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AE51 YLH 59k68k77k86k95k '06'10'08

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,577 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,577 miles
Since last MOT+11,462 miles
PASS
Mileage83,115 miles
Since last MOT+6,506 miles
PASS
Mileage76,609 miles
Since last MOT+7,795 miles
PASS
Mileage68,814 miles
Since last MOT+85 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,729 miles
Since last MOT+9,773 miles
PASS
Mileage58,956 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,956 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AE51 YLH

What car is AE51 YLH?

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

What is the mileage of AE51 YLH?

The last recorded mileage for AE51 YLH was 94,577 miles, recorded on 1 Sep 2010 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE51 YLH passed its MOT?

AE51 YLH has had 8 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (5 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Sep 2010.

Is AE51 YLH ULEZ compliant?

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

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