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DF51 AEK

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

Blue Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourBlue
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 1781cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 92,716 miles on the clock, averaging 3,302 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DF51 AEK

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
92,716
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
3,302

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading92,716 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,302
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DF51 AEK 26k42k59k76k93k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,716 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,716 miles
Since last MOT+2,415 miles
PASS
Mileage90,301 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,299 miles
Since last MOT+59 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,240 miles
Since last MOT+1,635 miles
PASS
Mileage88,605 miles
Since last MOT+1,471 miles
PASS
Mileage87,134 miles
Since last MOT+2,670 miles
PASS
Mileage84,464 miles
Since last MOT+1,605 miles
PASS
Mileage82,859 miles
Since last MOT+4,704 miles
PASS
Mileage78,155 miles
Since last MOT+6,858 miles
PASS
Mileage71,297 miles
Since last MOT+3,848 miles
PASS
Mileage67,449 miles
Since last MOT+3,960 miles
PASS
Mileage63,489 miles
Since last MOT+6,473 miles
PASS
Mileage57,016 miles
Since last MOT+5,160 miles
PASS
Mileage51,856 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,856 miles
Since last MOT+2,489 miles
PASS
Mileage49,367 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,365 miles
Since last MOT+5,046 miles
PASS
Mileage44,319 miles
Since last MOT+2,348 miles
PASS
Mileage41,971 miles
Since last MOT+2,448 miles
PASS
Mileage39,523 miles
Since last MOT+5,392 miles
PASS
Mileage34,131 miles
Since last MOT+4,486 miles
PASS
Mileage29,645 miles
Since last MOT+3,378 miles
PASS
Mileage26,267 miles
Since last MOT+654 miles
PASS
Mileage25,613 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 AEK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeDF — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About DF51 AEK

What car is DF51 AEK?

DF51 AEK is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Chester in 2001.

What is the mileage of DF51 AEK?

The last recorded mileage for DF51 AEK was 92,716 miles, recorded on 9 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF51 AEK passed its MOT?

DF51 AEK has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 May 2026.

Is DF51 AEK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DF51 AEK 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 DF51 AEK?

DF51 AEK is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.