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AE51 YXJ

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourBlack
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 1984cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 97,931 miles on the clock, averaging 4,826 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for AE51 YXJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,931
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,826

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 reading97,931 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,306
Average per year4,826
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE51 YXJ 14k35k56k77k98k '05'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,931 miles
Since last MOT+6,306 miles
PASS
Mileage91,625 miles
Since last MOT+5,554 miles
PASS
Mileage86,071 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,069 miles
Since last MOT+6,180 miles
PASS
Mileage79,889 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,889 miles
Since last MOT+11,856 miles
PASS
Mileage68,033 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,033 miles
Since last MOT+4,585 miles
PASS
Mileage63,448 miles
Since last MOT+3,289 miles
PASS
Mileage60,159 miles
Since last MOT+3,158 miles
PASS
Mileage57,001 miles
Since last MOT+3,121 miles
PASS
Mileage53,880 miles
Since last MOT+1,945 miles
PASS
Mileage51,935 miles
Since last MOT+4,568 miles
PASS
Mileage47,367 miles
Since last MOT+5,141 miles
PASS
Mileage42,226 miles
Since last MOT+4,647 miles
PASS
Mileage37,579 miles
Since last MOT+4,056 miles
PASS
Mileage33,523 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,515 miles
Since last MOT+4,297 miles
PASS
Mileage29,218 miles
Since last MOT+4,847 miles
PASS
Mileage24,371 miles
Since last MOT+4,132 miles
PASS
Mileage20,239 miles
Since last MOT+6,218 miles
PASS
Mileage14,021 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 YXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeAE — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AE51 YXJ

What car is AE51 YXJ?

AE51 YXJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2001.

What is the mileage of AE51 YXJ?

The last recorded mileage for AE51 YXJ was 97,931 miles, recorded on 18 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE51 YXJ passed its MOT?

AE51 YXJ has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Mar 2023.

Is AE51 YXJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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