Vehicle summary
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 6 (57% pass rate). It has 131,857 miles on the clock, averaging 10,129 miles per year, above 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 DLN
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 131,857 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,361 |
| Average per year | 10,129 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BG51 DLN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BG — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About BG51 DLN
What car is BG51 DLN?
BG51 DLN is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.
What is the mileage of BG51 DLN?
The last recorded mileage for BG51 DLN was 131,857 miles, recorded on 14 Feb 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BG51 DLN passed its MOT?
BG51 DLN has had 14 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (8 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 14 Feb 2015.
Is BG51 DLN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG51 DLN 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 DLN?
BG51 DLN is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.