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 1390cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 191,933 miles on the clock, averaging 9,392 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for EF51 GUG
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 191,933 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,411 |
| Average per year | 9,392 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EF51 GUG |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EF — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About EF51 GUG
What car is EF51 GUG?
EF51 GUG is an green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.
What is the mileage of EF51 GUG?
The last recorded mileage for EF51 GUG was 191,933 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF51 GUG passed its MOT?
EF51 GUG has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 15 Oct 2018.
Is EF51 GUG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF51 GUG 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 GUG?
EF51 GUG is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.