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AE51 YNU

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 103,835 miles on the clock, averaging 6,064 miles per year, 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 YNU

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,835
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,064

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

Below average
Latest reading103,835 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,064
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE51 YNU 33k50k68k86k104k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,835 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,835 miles
Since last MOT+3,491 miles
PASS
Mileage100,344 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,344 miles
Since last MOT+6,054 miles
PASS
Mileage94,290 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,290 miles
Since last MOT+12,338 miles
PASS
Mileage81,952 miles
Since last MOT+9,801 miles
PASS
Mileage72,151 miles
Since last MOT+6,285 miles
PASS
Mileage65,866 miles
Since last MOT+6,170 miles
PASS
Mileage59,696 miles
Since last MOT+5,398 miles
PASS
Mileage54,298 miles
Since last MOT+4,540 miles
PASS
Mileage49,758 miles
Since last MOT+6,262 miles
PASS
Mileage43,496 miles
Since last MOT+4,897 miles
PASS
Mileage38,599 miles
Since last MOT+5,960 miles
PASS
Mileage32,639 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AE51 YNU

What car is AE51 YNU?

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

What is the mileage of AE51 YNU?

The last recorded mileage for AE51 YNU was 103,835 miles, recorded on 10 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE51 YNU passed its MOT?

AE51 YNU has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Aug 2018.

Is AE51 YNU ULEZ compliant?

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

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