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AF51 AAU

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 123,969 miles on the clock, averaging 5,888 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 AF51 AAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,969
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2005
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,888

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading123,969 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,533
Average per year5,888
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF51 AAU 46k66k85k104k124k '05'19'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,969 miles
Since last MOT+4,533 miles
PASS
Mileage119,436 miles
Since last MOT+6,853 miles
PASS
Mileage112,583 miles
Since last MOT+3,762 miles
PASS
Mileage108,821 miles
Since last MOT+4,743 miles
PASS
Mileage104,078 miles
Since last MOT+2,765 miles
PASS
Mileage101,313 miles
Since last MOT+5,041 miles
PASS
Mileage96,272 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,270 miles
Since last MOT+12,539 miles
PASS
Mileage83,731 miles
Since last MOT+8,079 miles
PASS
Mileage75,652 miles
Since last MOT+4,706 miles
PASS
Mileage70,946 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,946 miles
Since last MOT+8,808 miles
PASS
Mileage62,138 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,138 miles
Since last MOT+7,113 miles
PASS
Mileage55,025 miles
Since last MOT+8,260 miles
PASS
Mileage46,765 miles
Since last MOT+742 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,023 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 AAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AF51 AAU

What car is AF51 AAU?

AF51 AAU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2001.

What is the mileage of AF51 AAU?

The last recorded mileage for AF51 AAU was 123,969 miles, recorded on 25 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF51 AAU passed its MOT?

AF51 AAU has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 Feb 2019.

Is AF51 AAU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF51 AAU 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 AF51 AAU?

AF51 AAU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.