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AJ51 VWE

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2792cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine2792cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 2792cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 173,356 miles on the clock, averaging 8,054 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.8 VR6 engine is known for aqp/aue and component.

MOT & Mileage History for AJ51 VWE

MOT Status
Due date passed
173,356
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,054

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading173,356 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,054
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AJ51 VWE 92k112k132k153k173k '05'16'09

Check AJ51 VWE

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage173,356 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage173,356 miles
Since last MOT+8,382 miles
PASS
Mileage164,974 miles
Since last MOT+5,944 miles
PASS
Mileage159,030 miles
Since last MOT+8,421 miles
PASS
Mileage150,609 miles
Since last MOT+8,194 miles
PASS
Mileage142,415 miles
Since last MOT+8,983 miles
PASS
Mileage133,432 miles
Since last MOT+6,532 miles
PASS
Mileage126,900 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,866 miles
Since last MOT+10,144 miles
PASS
Mileage116,722 miles
Since last MOT+7,270 miles
PASS
Mileage109,452 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,452 miles
Since last MOT+9,317 miles
PASS
Mileage100,135 miles
Since last MOT+118 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,017 miles
Since last MOT+8,469 miles
PASS
Mileage91,548 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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AQP/AUE

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 VWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2792cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AJ51 VWE

What car is AJ51 VWE?

AJ51 VWE is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2792cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2001.

What is the mileage of AJ51 VWE?

The last recorded mileage for AJ51 VWE was 173,356 miles, recorded on 22 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ51 VWE passed its MOT?

AJ51 VWE has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 22 Jan 2016.

Is AJ51 VWE ULEZ compliant?

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

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