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 1390cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 3 (67% pass rate). It has 112,762 miles on the clock, averaging 9,585 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for EX51 EFL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 112,762 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 9,585 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EX51 EFL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EX — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About EX51 EFL
What car is EX51 EFL?
EX51 EFL is an green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.
What is the mileage of EX51 EFL?
The last recorded mileage for EX51 EFL was 112,762 miles, recorded on 17 Jan 2012 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EX51 EFL passed its MOT?
EX51 EFL has had 9 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (6 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 Jan 2012.
Is EX51 EFL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX51 EFL 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 EFL?
EX51 EFL is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.