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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 126,045 miles on the clock, averaging 8,557 miles per year, around 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 BMU
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 126,045 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,557 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AF51 BMU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AF — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About AF51 BMU
What car is AF51 BMU?
AF51 BMU is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2001.
What is the mileage of AF51 BMU?
The last recorded mileage for AF51 BMU was 126,045 miles, recorded on 7 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AF51 BMU passed its MOT?
AF51 BMU has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 7 Apr 2016.
Is AF51 BMU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF51 BMU 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 BMU?
AF51 BMU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.