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AF51 BJX

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 92,217 miles on the clock, averaging 7,174 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 BJX

MOT Status
Due date passed
92,217
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2005
86%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
7,174

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading92,217 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,439
Average per year7,174
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF51 BJX 52k62k72k82k92k '05'11'07

Check AF51 BJX

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,217 miles
Since last MOT+5,439 miles
PASS
Mileage86,778 miles
Since last MOT+11,039 miles
PASS
Mileage75,739 miles
Since last MOT+9,108 miles
PASS
Mileage66,631 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,631 miles
Since last MOT+8,073 miles
PASS
Mileage58,558 miles
Since last MOT+6,472 miles
PASS
Mileage52,086 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AF51 BJX

What car is AF51 BJX?

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

What is the mileage of AF51 BJX?

The last recorded mileage for AF51 BJX was 92,217 miles, recorded on 28 Jul 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF51 BJX passed its MOT?

AF51 BJX has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 28 Jul 2011.

Is AF51 BJX ULEZ compliant?

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

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