Vehicle summary
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 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 147,386 miles on the clock, averaging 6,972 miles per year, 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 ZMU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 147,386 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 6,972 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AE51 ZMU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AE — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About AE51 ZMU
What car is AE51 ZMU?
AE51 ZMU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2001.
What is the mileage of AE51 ZMU?
The last recorded mileage for AE51 ZMU was 147,386 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AE51 ZMU passed its MOT?
AE51 ZMU has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 29 Jan 2019.
Is AE51 ZMU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE51 ZMU 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 ZMU?
AE51 ZMU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.