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AV51 DPY

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Silver Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
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 1595cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 131,414 miles on the clock, averaging 6,621 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 AV51 DPY

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,414
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,621

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading131,414 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,621
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AV51 DPY 36k60k84k108k131k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,414 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,414 miles
Since last MOT+7,949 miles
PASS
Mileage123,465 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,465 miles
Since last MOT+12,180 miles
PASS
Mileage111,285 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage102,601 miles
Since last MOT+6,741 miles
PASS
Mileage95,860 miles
Since last MOT+9,106 miles
PASS
Mileage86,754 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,754 miles
Since last MOT+8,900 miles
PASS
Mileage77,854 miles
Since last MOT+7,242 miles
PASS
Mileage70,612 miles
Since last MOT+6,330 miles
PASS
Mileage64,282 miles
Since last MOT+5,217 miles
PASS
Mileage59,065 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,064 miles
Since last MOT+2,610 miles
PASS
Mileage56,454 miles
Since last MOT+3,346 miles
PASS
Mileage53,108 miles
Since last MOT+4,601 miles
PASS
Mileage48,507 miles
Since last MOT+4,696 miles
PASS
Mileage43,811 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,810 miles
Since last MOT+7,567 miles
PASS
Mileage36,243 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 DPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeAV — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AV51 DPY

What car is AV51 DPY?

AV51 DPY is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2001.

What is the mileage of AV51 DPY?

The last recorded mileage for AV51 DPY was 131,414 miles, recorded on 14 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AV51 DPY passed its MOT?

AV51 DPY has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 14 Dec 2020.

Is AV51 DPY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AV51 DPY 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 AV51 DPY?

AV51 DPY is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.