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AP51 AYN

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 104,490 miles on the clock, averaging 6,838 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 AP51 AYN

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,490
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
6,838

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading104,490 miles
Reading date
Miles last year31
Average per year6,838
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP51 AYN 39k56k72k88k104k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,490 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,459 miles
Since last MOT+5,934 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,525 miles
Since last MOT+6,452 miles
PASS
Mileage92,073 miles
Since last MOT+4,950 miles
PASS
Mileage87,123 miles
Since last MOT+3,664 miles
PASS
Mileage83,459 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,459 miles
Since last MOT+8,871 miles
PASS
Mileage74,588 miles
Since last MOT+4,991 miles
PASS
Mileage69,597 miles
Since last MOT+6,804 miles
PASS
Mileage62,793 miles
Since last MOT+11,978 miles
PASS
Mileage50,815 miles
Since last MOT+11,337 miles
PASS
Mileage39,478 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 AYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AP51 AYN

What car is AP51 AYN?

AP51 AYN is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Norwich in 2001.

What is the mileage of AP51 AYN?

The last recorded mileage for AP51 AYN was 104,490 miles, recorded on 20 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP51 AYN passed its MOT?

AP51 AYN has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Feb 2016.

Is AP51 AYN ULEZ compliant?

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

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