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EO51 FHC

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 135,985 miles on the clock, averaging 10,788 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for EO51 FHC

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,985
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2005
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
10,788

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading135,985 miles
Reading date
Miles last year38
Average per year10,788
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EO51 FHC 37k62k87k111k136k '05'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,985 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,947 miles
Since last MOT+13,830 miles
PASS
Mileage122,117 miles
Since last MOT+7,907 miles
PASS
Mileage114,210 miles
Since last MOT+13,374 miles
PASS
Mileage100,836 miles
Since last MOT+15,910 miles
PASS
Mileage84,926 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,919 miles
Since last MOT+14,018 miles
PASS
Mileage70,901 miles
Since last MOT+6,299 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,602 miles
Since last MOT+10,903 miles
PASS
Mileage53,699 miles
Since last MOT+8,026 miles
PASS
Mileage45,673 miles
Since last MOT+8,604 miles
PASS
Mileage37,069 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,069 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 FHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About EO51 FHC

What car is EO51 FHC?

EO51 FHC is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.

What is the mileage of EO51 FHC?

The last recorded mileage for EO51 FHC was 135,985 miles, recorded on 29 Nov 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO51 FHC passed its MOT?

EO51 FHC has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 29 Nov 2014.

Is EO51 FHC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO51 FHC 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 EO51 FHC?

EO51 FHC is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.