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AE51 YRX

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 110,687 miles on the clock, averaging 4,359 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 YRX

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,687
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,359

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading110,687 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,359
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE51 YRX 46k62k78k95k111k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,687 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,687 miles
Since last MOT+1,509 miles
PASS
Mileage109,178 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,178 miles
Since last MOT+8,149 miles
PASS
Mileage101,029 miles
Since last MOT+6,451 miles
PASS
Mileage94,578 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,567 miles
Since last MOT+3,934 miles
PASS
Mileage90,633 miles
Since last MOT+4,529 miles
PASS
Mileage86,104 miles
Since last MOT+2,071 miles
PASS
Mileage84,033 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,033 miles
Since last MOT+3,626 miles
PASS
Mileage80,407 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,407 miles
Since last MOT+3,650 miles
PASS
Mileage76,757 miles
Since last MOT+2,696 miles
PASS
Mileage74,061 miles
Since last MOT+4,029 miles
PASS
Mileage70,032 miles
Since last MOT+4,385 miles
PASS
Mileage65,647 miles
Since last MOT+5,950 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,697 miles
Since last MOT+5,278 miles
PASS
Mileage54,419 miles
Since last MOT+4,086 miles
PASS
Mileage50,333 miles
Since last MOT+4,384 miles
PASS
Mileage45,949 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 YRX
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 YRX

What car is AE51 YRX?

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

What is the mileage of AE51 YRX?

The last recorded mileage for AE51 YRX was 110,687 miles, recorded on 12 Apr 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE51 YRX passed its MOT?

AE51 YRX has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 12 Apr 2021.

Is AE51 YRX ULEZ compliant?

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

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