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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 64,298 miles on the clock, averaging 4,000 miles per year, well 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 BYU
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 64,298 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,000 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AF51 BYU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| 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 BYU
What car is AF51 BYU?
AF51 BYU is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2001.
What is the mileage of AF51 BYU?
The last recorded mileage for AF51 BYU was 64,298 miles, recorded on 9 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AF51 BYU passed its MOT?
AF51 BYU has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Nov 2015.
Is AF51 BYU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF51 BYU 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 BYU?
AF51 BYU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.