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EF51 BPO

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 1598cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 148,903 miles on the clock, averaging 5,597 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 BPO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
148,903
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,597

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading148,903 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,894
Average per year5,597
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF51 BPO 43k69k96k122k149k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,903 miles
Since last MOT+1,894 miles
PASS
Mileage147,009 miles
Since last MOT+2,173 miles
PASS
Mileage144,836 miles
Since last MOT+5,175 miles
PASS
Mileage139,661 miles
Since last MOT+7,629 miles
PASS
Mileage132,032 miles
Since last MOT+7,024 miles
PASS
Mileage125,008 miles
Since last MOT+6,522 miles
PASS
Mileage118,486 miles
Since last MOT+10,472 miles
PASS
Mileage108,014 miles
Since last MOT+7,881 miles
PASS
Mileage100,133 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,133 miles
Since last MOT+6,048 miles
PASS
Mileage94,085 miles
Since last MOT+5,383 miles
PASS
Mileage88,702 miles
Since last MOT+5,946 miles
PASS
Mileage82,756 miles
Since last MOT+3,982 miles
PASS
Mileage78,774 miles
Since last MOT+4,432 miles
PASS
Mileage74,342 miles
Since last MOT+4,668 miles
PASS
Mileage69,674 miles
Since last MOT+6,170 miles
PASS
Mileage63,504 miles
Since last MOT+6,239 miles
PASS
Mileage57,265 miles
Since last MOT+5,081 miles
PASS
Mileage52,184 miles
Since last MOT+4,924 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,260 miles
Since last MOT+4,554 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,706 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 BPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About EF51 BPO

What car is EF51 BPO?

EF51 BPO is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.

What is the mileage of EF51 BPO?

The last recorded mileage for EF51 BPO was 148,903 miles, recorded on 7 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF51 BPO passed its MOT?

EF51 BPO has had 21 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (18 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Nov 2025.

Is EF51 BPO ULEZ compliant?

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

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