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 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 140,887 miles on the clock, averaging 6,006 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 BT51 ORU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 140,887 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,019 |
| Average per year | 6,006 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BT51 ORU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BT — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About BT51 ORU
What car is BT51 ORU?
BT51 ORU is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.
What is the mileage of BT51 ORU?
The last recorded mileage for BT51 ORU was 140,887 miles, recorded on 9 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BT51 ORU passed its MOT?
BT51 ORU has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 9 May 2019.
Is BT51 ORU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BT51 ORU 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 BT51 ORU?
BT51 ORU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.