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AF51 AXW

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 146,010 miles on the clock, averaging 9,497 miles per year, above 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 AXW

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,010
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2007
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
9,497

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading146,010 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,497
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF51 AXW 58k80k102k124k146k '07'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,010 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,010 miles
Since last MOT+20,762 miles
PASS
Mileage125,248 miles
Since last MOT+200 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,048 miles
Since last MOT+26,681 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,367 miles
Since last MOT+8,305 miles
PASS
Mileage90,062 miles
Since last MOT+5,778 miles
PASS
Mileage84,284 miles
Since last MOT+2,622 miles
PASS
Mileage81,662 miles
Since last MOT+4,434 miles
PASS
Mileage77,228 miles
Since last MOT+6,777 miles
PASS
Mileage70,451 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,451 miles
Since last MOT+5,392 miles
PASS
Mileage65,059 miles
Since last MOT+7,040 miles
PASS
Mileage58,019 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,019 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AF51 AXW

What car is AF51 AXW?

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

What is the mileage of AF51 AXW?

The last recorded mileage for AF51 AXW was 146,010 miles, recorded on 5 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF51 AXW passed its MOT?

AF51 AXW has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Dec 2016.

Is AF51 AXW ULEZ compliant?

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

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