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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 146,745 miles on the clock, averaging 9,023 miles per year, above 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 DX51 EMJ
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 146,745 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7 |
| Average per year | 9,023 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DX51 EMJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DX — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About DX51 EMJ
What car is DX51 EMJ?
DX51 EMJ is a green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2001.
What is the mileage of DX51 EMJ?
The last recorded mileage for DX51 EMJ was 146,745 miles, recorded on 14 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DX51 EMJ passed its MOT?
DX51 EMJ has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Sep 2015.
Is DX51 EMJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DX51 EMJ 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 DX51 EMJ?
DX51 EMJ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.