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EX51 EDP

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 118,117 miles on the clock, averaging 10,565 miles per year, above 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 EX51 EDP

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,117
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2005
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
10,565

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 reading118,117 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year10,565
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX51 EDP 39k59k79k98k118k '05'13'09

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,117 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,114 miles
Since last MOT+13,161 miles
PASS
Mileage104,953 miles
Since last MOT+6,337 miles
PASS
Mileage98,616 miles
Since last MOT+10,423 miles
PASS
Mileage88,193 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,193 miles
Since last MOT+9,391 miles
PASS
Mileage78,802 miles
Since last MOT+14,928 miles
PASS
Mileage63,874 miles
Since last MOT+24,722 miles
PASS
Mileage39,152 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 EDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About EX51 EDP

What car is EX51 EDP?

EX51 EDP is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.

What is the mileage of EX51 EDP?

The last recorded mileage for EX51 EDP was 118,117 miles, recorded on 15 Mar 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX51 EDP passed its MOT?

EX51 EDP has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 15 Mar 2013.

Is EX51 EDP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX51 EDP 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 EX51 EDP?

EX51 EDP is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.