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AF51 BVC

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 102,822 miles on the clock, averaging 5,362 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 BVC

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,822
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,362

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading102,822 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,362
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AF51 BVC 34k51k68k86k103k '05'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,822 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,822 miles
Since last MOT+7,111 miles
PASS
Mileage95,711 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,708 miles
Since last MOT+3,023 miles
PASS
Mileage92,685 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,684 miles
Since last MOT+7,618 miles
PASS
Mileage85,066 miles
Since last MOT+5,012 miles
PASS
Mileage80,054 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,020 miles
Since last MOT+5,869 miles
PASS
Mileage74,151 miles
Since last MOT+6,701 miles
PASS
Mileage67,450 miles
Since last MOT+2,902 miles
PASS
Mileage64,548 miles
Since last MOT+4,166 miles
PASS
Mileage60,382 miles
Since last MOT+3,408 miles
PASS
Mileage56,974 miles
Since last MOT+4,503 miles
PASS
Mileage52,471 miles
Since last MOT+6,243 miles
PASS
Mileage46,228 miles
Since last MOT+6,028 miles
PASS
Mileage40,200 miles
Since last MOT+6,264 miles
PASS
Mileage33,936 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 BVC
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 BVC

What car is AF51 BVC?

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

What is the mileage of AF51 BVC?

The last recorded mileage for AF51 BVC was 102,822 miles, recorded on 17 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF51 BVC passed its MOT?

AF51 BVC has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 Oct 2018.

Is AF51 BVC ULEZ compliant?

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

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