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AV51 HFJ

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 7 (75% pass rate). It has 80,681 miles on the clock, averaging 2,785 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 AV51 HFJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
80,681
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
2,785

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

Low mileage
Latest reading80,681 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,785
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AV51 HFJ 23k38k52k66k81k '05'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,681 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,681 miles
Since last MOT+2,075 miles
PASS
Mileage78,606 miles
Since last MOT+320 miles
PASS
Mileage78,286 miles
Since last MOT+3,322 miles
PASS
Mileage74,964 miles
Since last MOT+58 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,906 miles
Since last MOT+2,937 miles
PASS
Mileage71,969 miles
Since last MOT+3,421 miles
PASS
Mileage68,548 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,547 miles
Since last MOT+3,762 miles
PASS
Mileage64,785 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,785 miles
Since last MOT+4,093 miles
PASS
Mileage60,692 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,635 miles
Since last MOT+4,032 miles
PASS
Mileage56,603 miles
Since last MOT+4,824 miles
PASS
Mileage51,779 miles
Since last MOT+5,000 miles
PASS
Mileage46,779 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,779 miles
Since last MOT+4,922 miles
PASS
Mileage41,857 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,857 miles
Since last MOT+5,876 miles
PASS
Mileage35,981 miles
Since last MOT+3,183 miles
PASS
Mileage32,798 miles
Since last MOT+926 miles
PASS
Mileage31,872 miles
Since last MOT+361 miles
PASS
Mileage31,511 miles
Since last MOT+817 miles
PASS
Mileage30,694 miles
Since last MOT+484 miles
PASS
Mileage30,210 miles
Since last MOT+944 miles
PASS
Mileage29,266 miles
Since last MOT+2,398 miles
PASS
Mileage26,868 miles
Since last MOT+3,565 miles
PASS
Mileage23,303 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 HFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeAV — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AV51 HFJ

What car is AV51 HFJ?

AV51 HFJ is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2001.

What is the mileage of AV51 HFJ?

The last recorded mileage for AV51 HFJ was 80,681 miles, recorded on 11 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AV51 HFJ passed its MOT?

AV51 HFJ has had 28 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (21 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 11 Jun 2026.

Is AV51 HFJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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