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AF51 OLW

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Green Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGreen
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 126,200 miles on the clock, averaging 5,550 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 OLW

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,200
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,550

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading126,200 miles
Reading date
Miles last year112
Average per year5,550
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF51 OLW 56k74k91k109k126k '05'18'11

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,200 miles
Since last MOT+112 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,088 miles
Since last MOT+4,854 miles
PASS
Mileage121,234 miles
Since last MOT+4,405 miles
PASS
Mileage116,829 miles
Since last MOT+3,819 miles
PASS
Mileage113,010 miles
Since last MOT+3,678 miles
PASS
Mileage109,332 miles
Since last MOT+4,311 miles
PASS
Mileage105,021 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,021 miles
Since last MOT+2,230 miles
PASS
Mileage102,791 miles
Since last MOT+959 miles
PASS
Mileage101,832 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,832 miles
Since last MOT+2,726 miles
PASS
Mileage99,106 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,081 miles
Since last MOT+3,565 miles
PASS
Mileage95,516 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,516 miles
Since last MOT+2,108 miles
PASS
Mileage93,408 miles
Since last MOT+11,715 miles
PASS
Mileage81,693 miles
Since last MOT+13,510 miles
PASS
Mileage68,183 miles
Since last MOT+11,804 miles
PASS
Mileage56,379 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AF51 OLW

What car is AF51 OLW?

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

What is the mileage of AF51 OLW?

The last recorded mileage for AF51 OLW was 126,200 miles, recorded on 25 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF51 OLW passed its MOT?

AF51 OLW has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 25 May 2018.

Is AF51 OLW ULEZ compliant?

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

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