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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 163,073 miles on the clock, averaging 7,067 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 AO51 FBD
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 163,073 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,811 |
| Average per year | 7,067 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AO51 FBD |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AO — Norwich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About AO51 FBD
What car is AO51 FBD?
AO51 FBD is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Norwich in 2001.
What is the mileage of AO51 FBD?
The last recorded mileage for AO51 FBD was 163,073 miles, recorded on 23 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AO51 FBD passed its MOT?
AO51 FBD has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 23 Feb 2021.
Is AO51 FBD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO51 FBD 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 AO51 FBD?
AO51 FBD is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.