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DX51 VEF

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 1896cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 155,002 miles on the clock, averaging 11,090 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DX51 VEF

MOT Status
Due date passed
155,002
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
11,090

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading155,002 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,396
Average per year11,090
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DX51 VEF 50k76k103k129k155k '06'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage155,002 miles
Since last MOT+8,396 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,606 miles
Since last MOT+5,158 miles
PASS
Mileage141,448 miles
Since last MOT+148 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,300 miles
Since last MOT+5,551 miles
PASS
Mileage135,749 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,749 miles
Since last MOT+10,284 miles
PASS
Mileage125,465 miles
Since last MOT+14,301 miles
PASS
Mileage111,164 miles
Since last MOT+22,384 miles
PASS
Mileage88,780 miles
Since last MOT+10,038 miles
PASS
Mileage78,742 miles
Since last MOT+11,635 miles
PASS
Mileage67,107 miles
Since last MOT+16,891 miles
PASS
Mileage50,216 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 VEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeDX — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About DX51 VEF

What car is DX51 VEF?

DX51 VEF is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1896cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2001.

What is the mileage of DX51 VEF?

The last recorded mileage for DX51 VEF was 155,002 miles, recorded on 22 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DX51 VEF passed its MOT?

DX51 VEF has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 22 Feb 2016.

Is DX51 VEF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DX51 VEF 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 VEF?

DX51 VEF is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.