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AJ51 OBZ

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

White Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourWhite
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 1595cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 53,893 miles on the clock, averaging 2,851 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 AJ51 OBZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
53,893
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
2,851

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

Low mileage
Latest reading53,893 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,813
Average per year2,851
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ51 OBZ 4k17k29k42k54k '05'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage53,893 miles
Since last MOT+4,813 miles
PASS
Mileage49,080 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,080 miles
Since last MOT+4,782 miles
PASS
Mileage44,298 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,298 miles
Since last MOT+540 miles
PASS
Mileage43,758 miles
Since last MOT+864 miles
PASS
Mileage42,894 miles
Since last MOT+1,481 miles
PASS
Mileage41,413 miles
Since last MOT+6,659 miles
PASS
Mileage34,754 miles
Since last MOT+9,299 miles
PASS
Mileage25,455 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,455 miles
Since last MOT+10,668 miles
PASS
Mileage14,787 miles
Since last MOT+4,947 miles
PASS
Mileage9,840 miles
Since last MOT+754 miles
PASS
Mileage9,086 miles
Since last MOT+550 miles
PASS
Mileage8,536 miles
Since last MOT+480 miles
PASS
Mileage8,056 miles
Since last MOT+761 miles
PASS
Mileage7,295 miles
Since last MOT+508 miles
PASS
Mileage6,787 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage6,787 miles
Since last MOT+606 miles
PASS
Mileage6,181 miles
Since last MOT+881 miles
PASS
Mileage5,300 miles
Since last MOT+913 miles
PASS
Mileage4,387 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 OBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AJ51 OBZ

What car is AJ51 OBZ?

AJ51 OBZ is an white Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2001.

What is the mileage of AJ51 OBZ?

The last recorded mileage for AJ51 OBZ was 53,893 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ51 OBZ passed its MOT?

AJ51 OBZ has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Mar 2023.

Is AJ51 OBZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ51 OBZ 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 AJ51 OBZ?

AJ51 OBZ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.