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 1595cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 3 (88% pass rate). It has 115,278 miles on the clock, averaging 5,198 miles per year, below 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 EF51 BNO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 115,278 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,692 |
| Average per year | 5,198 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EF51 BNO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EF — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About EF51 BNO
What car is EF51 BNO?
EF51 BNO is an green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.
What is the mileage of EF51 BNO?
The last recorded mileage for EF51 BNO was 115,278 miles, recorded on 21 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF51 BNO passed its MOT?
EF51 BNO has had 24 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (21 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Nov 2025.
Is EF51 BNO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF51 BNO 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 BNO?
EF51 BNO is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.