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BG51 BPF

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Green Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
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 1595cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 96,283 miles on the clock, averaging 7,961 miles per year, around 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 BG51 BPF

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,283
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2005
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
7,961

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading96,283 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9
Average per year7,961
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BG51 BPF 33k49k65k81k96k '05'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,283 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,274 miles
Since last MOT+9,106 miles
PASS
Mileage87,168 miles
Since last MOT+7,377 miles
PASS
Mileage79,791 miles
Since last MOT+5,133 miles
PASS
Mileage74,658 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,658 miles
Since last MOT+8,149 miles
PASS
Mileage66,509 miles
Since last MOT+7,706 miles
PASS
Mileage58,803 miles
Since last MOT+7,960 miles
PASS
Mileage50,843 miles
Since last MOT+14,354 miles
PASS
Mileage36,489 miles
Since last MOT+3,221 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,268 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 BPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeBG — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BG51 BPF

What car is BG51 BPF?

BG51 BPF is a green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of BG51 BPF?

The last recorded mileage for BG51 BPF was 96,283 miles, recorded on 25 Sep 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG51 BPF passed its MOT?

BG51 BPF has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 25 Sep 2013.

Is BG51 BPF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG51 BPF 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 BG51 BPF?

BG51 BPF is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.