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AK51 EBJ

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1590cc

Red Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1590cc
ColourRed
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 1590cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 119,078 miles on the clock, averaging 9,945 miles per year, above 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 AK51 EBJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,078
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
9,945

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading119,078 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,945
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AK51 EBJ 27k50k73k96k119k '05'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,078 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,078 miles
Since last MOT+13,579 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,499 miles
Since last MOT+8,619 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,880 miles
Since last MOT+12,346 miles
PASS
Mileage84,534 miles
Since last MOT+12,461 miles
PASS
Mileage72,073 miles
Since last MOT+10,793 miles
PASS
Mileage61,280 miles
Since last MOT+6,632 miles
PASS
Mileage54,648 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,648 miles
Since last MOT+9,353 miles
PASS
Mileage45,295 miles
Since last MOT+8,773 miles
PASS
Mileage36,522 miles
Since last MOT+9,156 miles
PASS
Mileage27,366 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 EBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1590cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AK51 EBJ

What car is AK51 EBJ?

AK51 EBJ is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2001.

What is the mileage of AK51 EBJ?

The last recorded mileage for AK51 EBJ was 119,078 miles, recorded on 5 Dec 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK51 EBJ passed its MOT?

AK51 EBJ has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 Dec 2014.

Is AK51 EBJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK51 EBJ 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 AK51 EBJ?

AK51 EBJ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.