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AP51 HYU

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Grey Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourGrey
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 1595cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 139,720 miles on the clock, averaging 9,417 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 AP51 HYU

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,720
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
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
9,417

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading139,720 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,417
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP51 HYU 53k75k96k118k140k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,720 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,720 miles
Since last MOT+10,559 miles
PASS
Mileage129,161 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,161 miles
Since last MOT+5,837 miles
PASS
Mileage123,324 miles
Since last MOT+4,261 miles
PASS
Mileage119,063 miles
Since last MOT+9,725 miles
PASS
Mileage109,338 miles
Since last MOT+7,680 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,658 miles
Since last MOT+16,550 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,108 miles
Since last MOT+19,587 miles
PASS
Mileage65,521 miles
Since last MOT+3,676 miles
PASS
Mileage61,845 miles
Since last MOT+8,992 miles
PASS
Mileage52,853 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 HYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AP51 HYU

What car is AP51 HYU?

AP51 HYU is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Norwich in 2001.

What is the mileage of AP51 HYU?

The last recorded mileage for AP51 HYU was 139,720 miles, recorded on 4 Dec 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP51 HYU passed its MOT?

AP51 HYU has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Dec 2015.

Is AP51 HYU ULEZ compliant?

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

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