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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 40,412 miles on the clock, averaging 1,352 miles per year, well 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 BN51 AOU
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 40,412 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 31 |
| Average per year | 1,352 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BN51 AOU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BN — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About BN51 AOU
What car is BN51 AOU?
BN51 AOU is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.
What is the mileage of BN51 AOU?
The last recorded mileage for BN51 AOU was 40,412 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BN51 AOU passed its MOT?
BN51 AOU has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Mar 2019.
Is BN51 AOU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN51 AOU 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 BN51 AOU?
BN51 AOU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.