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AF51 BOV

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 82,005 miles on the clock, averaging 8,627 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 BOV

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,005
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2007
83%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
8,627

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading82,005 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,246
Average per year8,627
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF51 BOV 43k53k63k72k82k '07'11'09

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Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,005 miles
Since last MOT+3,246 miles
PASS
Mileage78,759 miles
Since last MOT+15,714 miles
PASS
Mileage63,045 miles
Since last MOT+11,407 miles
PASS
Mileage51,638 miles
Since last MOT+8,453 miles
PASS
Mileage43,185 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,175 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AF51 BOV

What car is AF51 BOV?

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

What is the mileage of AF51 BOV?

The last recorded mileage for AF51 BOV was 82,005 miles, recorded on 13 Jul 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF51 BOV passed its MOT?

AF51 BOV has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 13 Jul 2011.

Is AF51 BOV ULEZ compliant?

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

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