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 1595cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 112,524 miles on the clock, averaging 5,144 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 RBF
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 112,524 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,144 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AP51 RBF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Beige |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AP — Norwich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About AP51 RBF
What car is AP51 RBF?
AP51 RBF is an beige Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Norwich in 2001.
What is the mileage of AP51 RBF?
The last recorded mileage for AP51 RBF was 112,524 miles, recorded on 30 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AP51 RBF passed its MOT?
AP51 RBF has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 Aug 2022.
Is AP51 RBF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP51 RBF 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 RBF?
AP51 RBF is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.