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AP51 ACU

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Black Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourBlack
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 1984cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 118,739 miles on the clock, averaging 8,067 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for AP51 ACU

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,739
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,067

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading118,739 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year8,067
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP51 ACU 21k45k70k94k119k '05'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,739 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,736 miles
Since last MOT+8,666 miles
PASS
Mileage110,070 miles
Since last MOT+7,938 miles
PASS
Mileage102,132 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,129 miles
Since last MOT+3,264 miles
PASS
Mileage98,865 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,865 miles
Since last MOT+2,678 miles
PASS
Mileage96,187 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,186 miles
Since last MOT+2,635 miles
PASS
Mileage93,551 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,551 miles
Since last MOT+5,760 miles
PASS
Mileage87,791 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,791 miles
Since last MOT+7,813 miles
PASS
Mileage79,978 miles
Since last MOT+1,068 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,910 miles
Since last MOT+13,936 miles
PASS
Mileage64,974 miles
Since last MOT+11,744 miles
PASS
Mileage53,230 miles
Since last MOT+9,456 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,774 miles
Since last MOT+9,491 miles
PASS
Mileage34,283 miles
Since last MOT+13,542 miles
PASS
Mileage20,741 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 ACU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AP51 ACU

What car is AP51 ACU?

AP51 ACU is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Norwich in 2001.

What is the mileage of AP51 ACU?

The last recorded mileage for AP51 ACU was 118,739 miles, recorded on 6 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP51 ACU passed its MOT?

AP51 ACU has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 6 Sep 2017.

Is AP51 ACU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP51 ACU 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 AP51 ACU?

AP51 ACU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.