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AE51 YNV

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 35 MOT tests on record, passing 22 and failing 13 (63% pass rate). It has 124,571 miles on the clock, averaging 4,226 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 YNV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
124,571
Last Mileage
Recorded
35
Total Tests
Since 2005
63%
Pass Rate
22 passed, 13 failed

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

13

MOT failures recorded

Out of 35 tests on record
4,226

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 reading124,571 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year4,226
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE51 YNV 37k59k81k103k125k '05'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 35 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,571 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,569 miles
Since last MOT+3,296 miles
PASS
Mileage121,273 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,273 miles
Since last MOT+4,694 miles
PASS
Mileage116,579 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,579 miles
Since last MOT+3,180 miles
PASS
Mileage113,399 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,399 miles
Since last MOT+2,673 miles
PASS
Mileage110,726 miles
Since last MOT+3,448 miles
PASS
Mileage107,278 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,273 miles
Since last MOT+2,727 miles
PASS
Mileage104,546 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,546 miles
Since last MOT+3,980 miles
PASS
Mileage100,566 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,561 miles
Since last MOT+4,397 miles
PASS
Mileage96,164 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,160 miles
Since last MOT+3,981 miles
PASS
Mileage92,179 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,174 miles
Since last MOT+4,208 miles
PASS
Mileage87,966 miles
Since last MOT+3,878 miles
PASS
Mileage84,088 miles
Since last MOT+2,938 miles
PASS
Mileage81,150 miles
Since last MOT+3,448 miles
PASS
Mileage77,702 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,702 miles
Since last MOT+3,608 miles
PASS
Mileage74,094 miles
Since last MOT+97 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,997 miles
Since last MOT+6,862 miles
PASS
Mileage67,135 miles
Since last MOT+112 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,023 miles
Since last MOT+7,543 miles
PASS
Mileage59,480 miles
Since last MOT+4,951 miles
PASS
Mileage54,529 miles
Since last MOT+984 miles
PASS
Mileage53,545 miles
Since last MOT+5,390 miles
PASS
Mileage48,155 miles
Since last MOT+5,387 miles
PASS
Mileage42,768 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,768 miles
Since last MOT+5,473 miles
PASS
Mileage37,295 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 YNV
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 YNV

What car is AE51 YNV?

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

What is the mileage of AE51 YNV?

The last recorded mileage for AE51 YNV was 124,571 miles, recorded on 14 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE51 YNV passed its MOT?

AE51 YNV has had 35 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (22 passes, 13 failures). It last passed on 14 Jul 2026.

Is AE51 YNV ULEZ compliant?

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

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