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BD51 FWM

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
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 1984cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 90,850 miles on the clock, averaging 6,892 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for BD51 FWM

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,850
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,892

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 reading90,850 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,511
Average per year6,892
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BD51 FWM 33k47k62k76k91k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,850 miles
Since last MOT+4,511 miles
PASS
Mileage86,339 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,339 miles
Since last MOT+2,981 miles
PASS
Mileage83,358 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,358 miles
Since last MOT+3,105 miles
PASS
Mileage80,253 miles
Since last MOT+5,650 miles
PASS
Mileage74,603 miles
Since last MOT+2,589 miles
PASS
Mileage72,014 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,002 miles
Since last MOT+10,360 miles
PASS
Mileage61,642 miles
Since last MOT+18,542 miles
PASS
Mileage43,100 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,100 miles
Since last MOT+10,329 miles
PASS
Mileage32,771 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 FWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeBD — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BD51 FWM

What car is BD51 FWM?

BD51 FWM is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of BD51 FWM?

The last recorded mileage for BD51 FWM was 90,850 miles, recorded on 9 Jul 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BD51 FWM passed its MOT?

BD51 FWM has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Jul 2014.

Is BD51 FWM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BD51 FWM 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 BD51 FWM?

BD51 FWM is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.