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 1595cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 94,746 miles on the clock, averaging 6,049 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 VTL
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 94,746 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,268 |
| Average per year | 6,049 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BG51 VTL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BG — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About BG51 VTL
What car is BG51 VTL?
BG51 VTL is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.
What is the mileage of BG51 VTL?
The last recorded mileage for BG51 VTL was 94,746 miles, recorded on 22 Oct 2012 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BG51 VTL passed its MOT?
BG51 VTL has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 22 Oct 2012.
Is BG51 VTL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG51 VTL 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 VTL?
BG51 VTL is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.