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BT51 XRZ

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2792cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine2792cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 2792cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 93,462 miles on the clock, averaging 3,161 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.8 VR6 engine is known for aqp/aue and component.

MOT & Mileage History for BT51 XRZ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
93,462
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2005
79%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
3,161

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading93,462 miles
Reading date
Miles last year821
Average per year3,161
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BT51 XRZ 29k45k61k77k93k '05'26'14

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,462 miles
Since last MOT+821 miles
PASS
Mileage92,641 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,641 miles
Since last MOT+4,822 miles
PASS
Mileage87,819 miles
Since last MOT+6,409 miles
PASS
Mileage81,410 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,410 miles
Since last MOT+11,786 miles
PASS
Mileage69,624 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,624 miles
Since last MOT+7,533 miles
PASS
Mileage62,091 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
PASS
Mileage62,043 miles
Since last MOT+2,384 miles
PASS
Mileage59,659 miles
Since last MOT+1,339 miles
PASS
Mileage58,320 miles
Since last MOT+4,166 miles
PASS
Mileage54,154 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,153 miles
Since last MOT+2,014 miles
PASS
Mileage52,139 miles
Since last MOT+2,653 miles
PASS
Mileage49,486 miles
Since last MOT+1,339 miles
PASS
Mileage48,147 miles
Since last MOT+2,211 miles
PASS
Mileage45,936 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,934 miles
Since last MOT+3,958 miles
PASS
Mileage41,976 miles
Since last MOT+2,916 miles
PASS
Mileage39,060 miles
Since last MOT+7,408 miles
PASS
Mileage31,652 miles
Since last MOT+1,443 miles
PASS
Mileage30,209 miles
Since last MOT+1,049 miles
PASS
Mileage29,160 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 XRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2792cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeBT — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BT51 XRZ

What car is BT51 XRZ?

BT51 XRZ is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2792cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of BT51 XRZ?

The last recorded mileage for BT51 XRZ was 93,462 miles, recorded on 19 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BT51 XRZ passed its MOT?

BT51 XRZ has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Apr 2026.

Is BT51 XRZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BT51 XRZ 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 XRZ?

BT51 XRZ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.