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 2324cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 81,990 miles on the clock, averaging 3,723 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for EF51 HSV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 81,990 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,345 |
| Average per year | 3,723 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EF51 HSV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 2324cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EF — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About EF51 HSV
What car is EF51 HSV?
EF51 HSV is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2324cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.
What is the mileage of EF51 HSV?
The last recorded mileage for EF51 HSV was 81,990 miles, recorded on 10 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF51 HSV passed its MOT?
EF51 HSV has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 10 Jan 2020.
Is EF51 HSV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF51 HSV 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 HSV?
EF51 HSV is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.