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AE51 YLJ

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 112,552 miles on the clock, averaging 4,790 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 YLJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,552
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,790

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading112,552 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,790
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE51 YLJ 53k68k83k98k113k '05'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,552 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,552 miles
Since last MOT+4,261 miles
PASS
Mileage108,291 miles
Since last MOT+1,830 miles
PASS
Mileage106,461 miles
Since last MOT+3,772 miles
PASS
Mileage102,689 miles
Since last MOT+1,547 miles
PASS
Mileage101,142 miles
Since last MOT+2,508 miles
PASS
Mileage98,634 miles
Since last MOT+4,809 miles
PASS
Mileage93,825 miles
Since last MOT+65 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,760 miles
Since last MOT+5,768 miles
PASS
Mileage87,992 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,986 miles
Since last MOT+5,387 miles
PASS
Mileage82,599 miles
Since last MOT+60 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,539 miles
Since last MOT+5,579 miles
PASS
Mileage76,960 miles
Since last MOT+5,588 miles
PASS
Mileage71,372 miles
Since last MOT+5,529 miles
PASS
Mileage65,843 miles
Since last MOT+5,418 miles
PASS
Mileage60,425 miles
Since last MOT+7,281 miles
PASS
Mileage53,144 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 YLJ
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 YLJ

What car is AE51 YLJ?

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

What is the mileage of AE51 YLJ?

The last recorded mileage for AE51 YLJ was 112,552 miles, recorded on 10 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE51 YLJ passed its MOT?

AE51 YLJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 10 May 2018.

Is AE51 YLJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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