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AE51 ZZW

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 117,786 miles on the clock, averaging 6,116 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 ZZW

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,786
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,116

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

Below average
Latest reading117,786 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,757
Average per year6,116
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE51 ZZW 51k68k84k101k118k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,786 miles
Since last MOT+4,757 miles
PASS
Mileage113,029 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,029 miles
Since last MOT+5,267 miles
PASS
Mileage107,762 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,762 miles
Since last MOT+5,797 miles
PASS
Mileage101,965 miles
Since last MOT+6,770 miles
PASS
Mileage95,195 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,195 miles
Since last MOT+16,733 miles
PASS
Mileage78,462 miles
Since last MOT+3,536 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,926 miles
Since last MOT+1,659 miles
PASS
Mileage73,267 miles
Since last MOT+2,815 miles
PASS
Mileage70,452 miles
Since last MOT+3,521 miles
PASS
Mileage66,931 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,931 miles
Since last MOT+3,948 miles
PASS
Mileage62,983 miles
Since last MOT+11,948 miles
PASS
Mileage51,035 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 ZZW
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 ZZW

What car is AE51 ZZW?

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

What is the mileage of AE51 ZZW?

The last recorded mileage for AE51 ZZW was 117,786 miles, recorded on 3 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE51 ZZW passed its MOT?

AE51 ZZW has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Mar 2017.

Is AE51 ZZW ULEZ compliant?

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

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