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AE51 YRU

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 134,274 miles on the clock, averaging 8,641 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 YRU

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,274
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,641

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 reading134,274 miles
Reading date
Miles last year347
Average per year8,641
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE51 YRU 38k62k86k110k134k '05'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage134,274 miles
Since last MOT+347 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,927 miles
Since last MOT+10,178 miles
PASS
Mileage123,749 miles
Since last MOT+107 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,642 miles
Since last MOT+10,117 miles
PASS
Mileage113,525 miles
Since last MOT+9,054 miles
PASS
Mileage104,471 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,467 miles
Since last MOT+4,735 miles
PASS
Mileage99,732 miles
Since last MOT+7,656 miles
PASS
Mileage92,076 miles
Since last MOT+2,678 miles
PASS
Mileage89,398 miles
Since last MOT+5,453 miles
PASS
Mileage83,945 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,913 miles
Since last MOT+9,553 miles
PASS
Mileage74,360 miles
Since last MOT+15,532 miles
PASS
Mileage58,828 miles
Since last MOT+12,475 miles
PASS
Mileage46,353 miles
Since last MOT+8,296 miles
PASS
Mileage38,057 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 YRU
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 YRU

What car is AE51 YRU?

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

What is the mileage of AE51 YRU?

The last recorded mileage for AE51 YRU was 134,274 miles, recorded on 3 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE51 YRU passed its MOT?

AE51 YRU has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Feb 2017.

Is AE51 YRU ULEZ compliant?

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

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