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AP51 UCD

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 126,432 miles on the clock, averaging 6,212 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 UCD

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,432
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,212

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 reading126,432 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,501
Average per year6,212
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AP51 UCD 34k57k80k103k126k '05'20'12

Check AP51 UCD

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,432 miles
Since last MOT+11,501 miles
PASS
Mileage114,931 miles
Since last MOT+4,342 miles
PASS
Mileage110,589 miles
Since last MOT+5,341 miles
PASS
Mileage105,248 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,248 miles
Since last MOT+5,090 miles
PASS
Mileage100,158 miles
Since last MOT+7,334 miles
PASS
Mileage92,824 miles
Since last MOT+5,684 miles
PASS
Mileage87,140 miles
Since last MOT+5,655 miles
PASS
Mileage81,485 miles
Since last MOT+3,646 miles
PASS
Mileage77,839 miles
Since last MOT+7,872 miles
PASS
Mileage69,967 miles
Since last MOT+87 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,880 miles
Since last MOT+4,696 miles
PASS
Mileage65,184 miles
Since last MOT+4,719 miles
PASS
Mileage60,465 miles
Since last MOT+2,829 miles
PASS
Mileage57,636 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,636 miles
Since last MOT+7,701 miles
PASS
Mileage49,935 miles
Since last MOT+7,337 miles
PASS
Mileage42,598 miles
Since last MOT+8,443 miles
PASS
Mileage34,155 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AP51 UCD

What car is AP51 UCD?

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

What is the mileage of AP51 UCD?

The last recorded mileage for AP51 UCD was 126,432 miles, recorded on 11 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP51 UCD passed its MOT?

AP51 UCD has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 Aug 2020.

Is AP51 UCD ULEZ compliant?

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

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