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AE51 ZJK

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 159,974 miles on the clock, averaging 7,642 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 ZJK

MOT Status
Due date passed
159,974
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,642

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 reading159,974 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,992
Average per year7,642
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE51 ZJK 84k103k122k141k160k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,974 miles
Since last MOT+10,992 miles
PASS
Mileage148,982 miles
Since last MOT+8,419 miles
PASS
Mileage140,563 miles
Since last MOT+920 miles
PASS
Mileage139,643 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,643 miles
Since last MOT+1,129 miles
PASS
Mileage138,514 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,514 miles
Since last MOT+2,903 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,611 miles
Since last MOT+2,347 miles
PASS
Mileage133,264 miles
Since last MOT+11,173 miles
PASS
Mileage122,091 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,091 miles
Since last MOT+10,631 miles
PASS
Mileage111,460 miles
Since last MOT+10,382 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,078 miles
Since last MOT+17,406 miles
PASS
Mileage83,672 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 ZJK
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 ZJK

What car is AE51 ZJK?

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

What is the mileage of AE51 ZJK?

The last recorded mileage for AE51 ZJK was 159,974 miles, recorded on 9 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE51 ZJK passed its MOT?

AE51 ZJK has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Dec 2016.

Is AE51 ZJK ULEZ compliant?

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

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