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BG51 VSD

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 122,832 miles on the clock, averaging 6,285 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 BG51 VSD

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,832
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,285

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading122,832 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year6,285
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BG51 VSD 37k58k80k101k123k '05'19'11

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,832 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,822 miles
Since last MOT+62 miles
PASS
Mileage122,760 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,737 miles
Since last MOT+7,225 miles
PASS
Mileage115,512 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,512 miles
Since last MOT+7,739 miles
PASS
Mileage107,773 miles
Since last MOT+4,301 miles
PASS
Mileage103,472 miles
Since last MOT+9,093 miles
PASS
Mileage94,379 miles
Since last MOT+10,550 miles
PASS
Mileage83,829 miles
Since last MOT+5,630 miles
PASS
Mileage78,199 miles
Since last MOT+1,010 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,189 miles
Since last MOT+6,889 miles
PASS
Mileage70,300 miles
Since last MOT+6,417 miles
PASS
Mileage63,883 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,872 miles
Since last MOT+7,269 miles
PASS
Mileage56,603 miles
Since last MOT+5,675 miles
PASS
Mileage50,928 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,928 miles
Since last MOT+5,885 miles
PASS
Mileage45,043 miles
Since last MOT+8,182 miles
PASS
Mileage36,861 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,861 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 VSD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeBG — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BG51 VSD

What car is BG51 VSD?

BG51 VSD is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of BG51 VSD?

The last recorded mileage for BG51 VSD was 122,832 miles, recorded on 4 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG51 VSD passed its MOT?

BG51 VSD has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 4 Jun 2019.

Is BG51 VSD ULEZ compliant?

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

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