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AO51 YHB

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 167,320 miles on the clock, averaging 11,770 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 AO51 YHB

MOT Status
Due date passed
167,320
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
11,770

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 reading167,320 miles
Reading date
Miles last year80
Average per year11,770
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AO51 YHB 43k74k105k136k167k '05'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage167,320 miles
Since last MOT+80 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,240 miles
Since last MOT+8,547 miles
PASS
Mileage158,693 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,689 miles
Since last MOT+8,006 miles
PASS
Mileage150,683 miles
Since last MOT+14,647 miles
PASS
Mileage136,036 miles
Since last MOT+215 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,821 miles
Since last MOT+21,227 miles
PASS
Mileage114,594 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,594 miles
Since last MOT+10,334 miles
PASS
Mileage104,260 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,260 miles
Since last MOT+8,854 miles
PASS
Mileage95,406 miles
Since last MOT+9,671 miles
PASS
Mileage85,735 miles
Since last MOT+9,646 miles
PASS
Mileage76,089 miles
Since last MOT+15,196 miles
PASS
Mileage60,893 miles
Since last MOT+17,671 miles
PASS
Mileage43,222 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 YHB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeAO — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AO51 YHB

What car is AO51 YHB?

AO51 YHB is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Norwich in 2001.

What is the mileage of AO51 YHB?

The last recorded mileage for AO51 YHB was 167,320 miles, recorded on 27 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO51 YHB passed its MOT?

AO51 YHB has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 May 2016.

Is AO51 YHB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO51 YHB 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 YHB?

AO51 YHB is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.