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AE51 YMA

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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 3 (67% pass rate). It has 94,561 miles on the clock, averaging 7,916 miles per year, around 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 YMA

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,561
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
7,916

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading94,561 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,916
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AE51 YMA 40k54k67k81k95k '05'12'10

Check AE51 YMA

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,561 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,561 miles
Since last MOT+11,537 miles
PASS
Mileage83,024 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,979 miles
Since last MOT+6,680 miles
PASS
Mileage76,299 miles
Since last MOT+5,576 miles
PASS
Mileage70,723 miles
Since last MOT+6,586 miles
PASS
Mileage64,137 miles
Since last MOT+9,980 miles
PASS
Mileage54,157 miles
Since last MOT+13,930 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,227 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 YMA
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 YMA

What car is AE51 YMA?

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

What is the mileage of AE51 YMA?

The last recorded mileage for AE51 YMA was 94,561 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE51 YMA passed its MOT?

AE51 YMA has had 9 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (6 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 31 Oct 2012.

Is AE51 YMA ULEZ compliant?

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

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