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AF51 BVR

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 132,004 miles on the clock, averaging 6,845 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 BVR

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,004
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,845

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 reading132,004 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,311
Average per year6,845
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF51 BVR 37k61k85k108k132k '05'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,004 miles
Since last MOT+3,311 miles
PASS
Mileage128,693 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,687 miles
Since last MOT+3,398 miles
PASS
Mileage125,289 miles
Since last MOT+6,074 miles
PASS
Mileage119,215 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,209 miles
Since last MOT+6,700 miles
PASS
Mileage112,509 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,504 miles
Since last MOT+6,665 miles
PASS
Mileage105,839 miles
Since last MOT+6,152 miles
PASS
Mileage99,687 miles
Since last MOT+6,997 miles
PASS
Mileage92,690 miles
Since last MOT+6,971 miles
PASS
Mileage85,719 miles
Since last MOT+8,421 miles
PASS
Mileage77,298 miles
Since last MOT+8,457 miles
PASS
Mileage68,841 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,841 miles
Since last MOT+14,561 miles
PASS
Mileage54,280 miles
Since last MOT+7,629 miles
PASS
Mileage46,651 miles
Since last MOT+4,838 miles
PASS
Mileage41,813 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage37,332 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 BVR
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 BVR

What car is AF51 BVR?

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

What is the mileage of AF51 BVR?

The last recorded mileage for AF51 BVR was 132,004 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF51 BVR passed its MOT?

AF51 BVR has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2019.

Is AF51 BVR ULEZ compliant?

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

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