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 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 133,269 miles on the clock, averaging 7,977 miles per year, around 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 XCH
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 133,269 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10 |
| Average per year | 7,977 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EF51 XCH |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EF — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About EF51 XCH
What car is EF51 XCH?
EF51 XCH is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.
What is the mileage of EF51 XCH?
The last recorded mileage for EF51 XCH was 133,269 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF51 XCH passed its MOT?
EF51 XCH has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 14 Nov 2018.
Is EF51 XCH ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF51 XCH 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 XCH?
EF51 XCH is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.