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AE51 YLT

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 3 (87% pass rate). It has 98,716 miles on the clock, averaging 3,233 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 YLT

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,716
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2005
87%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,233

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading98,716 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,736
Average per year3,233
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE51 YLT 37k52k68k83k99k '05'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,716 miles
Since last MOT+10,736 miles
PASS
Mileage87,980 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,980 miles
Since last MOT+2,638 miles
PASS
Mileage85,342 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,341 miles
Since last MOT+9,705 miles
PASS
Mileage75,636 miles
Since last MOT+4,358 miles
PASS
Mileage71,278 miles
Since last MOT+1,140 miles
PASS
Mileage70,138 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,138 miles
Since last MOT+1,765 miles
PASS
Mileage68,373 miles
Since last MOT+1,565 miles
PASS
Mileage66,808 miles
Since last MOT+1,495 miles
PASS
Mileage65,313 miles
Since last MOT+1,745 miles
PASS
Mileage63,568 miles
Since last MOT+2,018 miles
PASS
Mileage61,550 miles
Since last MOT+1,826 miles
PASS
Mileage59,724 miles
Since last MOT+3,001 miles
PASS
Mileage56,723 miles
Since last MOT+1,998 miles
PASS
Mileage54,725 miles
Since last MOT+2,800 miles
PASS
Mileage51,925 miles
Since last MOT+3,056 miles
PASS
Mileage48,869 miles
Since last MOT+3,108 miles
PASS
Mileage45,761 miles
Since last MOT+2,400 miles
PASS
Mileage43,361 miles
Since last MOT+2,750 miles
PASS
Mileage40,611 miles
Since last MOT+3,590 miles
PASS
Mileage37,021 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 YLT
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 YLT

What car is AE51 YLT?

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

What is the mileage of AE51 YLT?

The last recorded mileage for AE51 YLT was 98,716 miles, recorded on 15 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE51 YLT passed its MOT?

AE51 YLT has had 23 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (20 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 Jan 2025.

Is AE51 YLT ULEZ compliant?

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

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