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AE51 YXM

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 5 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing once (80% pass rate). It has 56,606 miles on the clock, averaging 8,996 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 YXM

MOT Status
Due date passed
56,606
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2005
80%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
8,996

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading56,606 miles
Reading date
Miles last year160
Average per year8,996
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AE51 YXM 38k43k47k52k57k '05'07'07

Check AE51 YXM

Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage56,606 miles
Since last MOT+160 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,446 miles
Since last MOT+5,850 miles
PASS
Mileage50,596 miles
Since last MOT+2,463 miles
PASS
Mileage48,133 miles
Since last MOT+10,169 miles
PASS
Mileage37,964 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AE51 YXM

What car is AE51 YXM?

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

What is the mileage of AE51 YXM?

The last recorded mileage for AE51 YXM was 56,606 miles, recorded on 11 Dec 2007 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE51 YXM passed its MOT?

AE51 YXM has had 5 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (4 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 11 Dec 2007.

Is AE51 YXM ULEZ compliant?

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

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