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AP51 UCY

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Green Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGreen
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 87,738 miles on the clock, averaging 2,281 miles per year, well 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 UCY

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,738
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
2,281

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading87,738 miles
Reading date
Miles last year337
Average per year2,281
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP51 UCY 48k58k68k78k88k '05'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,738 miles
Since last MOT+337 miles
PASS
Mileage87,401 miles
Since last MOT+366 miles
PASS
Mileage87,035 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,034 miles
Since last MOT+468 miles
PASS
Mileage86,566 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,553 miles
Since last MOT+1,121 miles
PASS
Mileage85,432 miles
Since last MOT+1,405 miles
PASS
Mileage84,027 miles
Since last MOT+2,034 miles
PASS
Mileage81,993 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,993 miles
Since last MOT+1,753 miles
PASS
Mileage80,240 miles
Since last MOT+1,735 miles
PASS
Mileage78,505 miles
Since last MOT+1,606 miles
PASS
Mileage76,899 miles
Since last MOT+2,162 miles
PASS
Mileage74,737 miles
Since last MOT+2,019 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,718 miles
Since last MOT+2,247 miles
PASS
Mileage70,471 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,471 miles
Since last MOT+2,129 miles
PASS
Mileage68,342 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,342 miles
Since last MOT+3,121 miles
PASS
Mileage65,221 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,221 miles
Since last MOT+5,626 miles
PASS
Mileage59,595 miles
Since last MOT+24,895 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,700 miles
PASS
Mileage47,701 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AP51 UCY

What car is AP51 UCY?

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

What is the mileage of AP51 UCY?

The last recorded mileage for AP51 UCY was 87,738 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP51 UCY passed its MOT?

AP51 UCY has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 1 Jun 2023.

Is AP51 UCY ULEZ compliant?

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

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