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EF51 HUP

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 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 86,014 miles on the clock, averaging 4,062 miles per year, well 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 HUP

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,014
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,062

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading86,014 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,062
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF51 HUP 31k45k59k72k86k '05'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,014 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,014 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,962 miles
Since last MOT+7,417 miles
PASS
Mileage78,545 miles
Since last MOT+1,799 miles
PASS
Mileage76,746 miles
Since last MOT+2,842 miles
PASS
Mileage73,904 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,904 miles
Since last MOT+2,832 miles
PASS
Mileage71,072 miles
Since last MOT+1,410 miles
PASS
Mileage69,662 miles
Since last MOT+2,138 miles
PASS
Mileage67,524 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,524 miles
Since last MOT+1,903 miles
PASS
Mileage65,621 miles
Since last MOT+1,494 miles
PASS
Mileage64,127 miles
Since last MOT+3,504 miles
PASS
Mileage60,623 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,623 miles
Since last MOT+3,694 miles
PASS
Mileage56,929 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,928 miles
Since last MOT+2,504 miles
PASS
Mileage54,424 miles
Since last MOT+3,488 miles
PASS
Mileage50,936 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,936 miles
Since last MOT+19,880 miles
PASS
Mileage31,056 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 HUP
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 HUP

What car is EF51 HUP?

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

What is the mileage of EF51 HUP?

The last recorded mileage for EF51 HUP was 86,014 miles, recorded on 30 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF51 HUP passed its MOT?

EF51 HUP has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 30 Apr 2019.

Is EF51 HUP ULEZ compliant?

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

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