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EF51 BNE

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
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 1984cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 153,123 miles on the clock, averaging 4,959 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for EF51 BNE

MOT Status
Due date passed
153,123
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
4,959

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 reading153,123 miles
Reading date
Miles last year153
Average per year4,959
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF51 BNE 110k121k131k142k153k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,123 miles
Since last MOT+153 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,970 miles
Since last MOT+8,366 miles
PASS
Mileage144,604 miles
Since last MOT+4,364 miles
PASS
Mileage140,240 miles
Since last MOT+5,777 miles
PASS
Mileage134,463 miles
Since last MOT+6,459 miles
PASS
Mileage128,004 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,004 miles
Since last MOT+5,701 miles
PASS
Mileage122,303 miles
Since last MOT+6,185 miles
PASS
Mileage116,118 miles
Since last MOT+6,384 miles
PASS
Mileage109,734 miles

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Camshaft position sensor (part 06A905377)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 BNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About EF51 BNE

What car is EF51 BNE?

EF51 BNE is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.

What is the mileage of EF51 BNE?

The last recorded mileage for EF51 BNE was 153,123 miles, recorded on 27 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF51 BNE passed its MOT?

EF51 BNE has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 27 Jul 2015.

Is EF51 BNE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF51 BNE 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 EF51 BNE?

EF51 BNE is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.