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AE51 YMW

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 187,200 miles on the clock, averaging 8,142 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for AE51 YMW

MOT Status
Due date passed
187,200
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,142

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading187,200 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,577
Average per year8,142
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE51 YMW 72k101k130k158k187k '05'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage187,200 miles
Since last MOT+3,577 miles
PASS
Mileage183,623 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage183,608 miles
Since last MOT+13,713 miles
PASS
Mileage169,895 miles
Since last MOT+5,676 miles
PASS
Mileage164,219 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,219 miles
Since last MOT+6,312 miles
PASS
Mileage157,907 miles
Since last MOT+6,653 miles
PASS
Mileage151,254 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,254 miles
Since last MOT+5,617 miles
PASS
Mileage145,637 miles
Since last MOT+16,771 miles
PASS
Mileage128,866 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,862 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,856 miles
Since last MOT+3,904 miles
PASS
Mileage124,952 miles
Since last MOT+10,738 miles
PASS
Mileage114,214 miles
Since last MOT+8,770 miles
PASS
Mileage105,444 miles
Since last MOT+10,200 miles
PASS
Mileage95,244 miles
Since last MOT+8,202 miles
PASS
Mileage87,042 miles
Since last MOT+7,576 miles
PASS
Mileage79,466 miles
Since last MOT+7,513 miles
PASS
Mileage71,953 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 YMW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeAE — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AE51 YMW

What car is AE51 YMW?

AE51 YMW is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2001.

What is the mileage of AE51 YMW?

The last recorded mileage for AE51 YMW was 187,200 miles, recorded on 10 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE51 YMW passed its MOT?

AE51 YMW has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Feb 2020.

Is AE51 YMW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE51 YMW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AE51 YMW?

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