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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 117,329 miles on the clock, averaging 9,121 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 SGY
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 117,329 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,066 |
| Average per year | 9,121 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EX51 SGY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EX — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About EX51 SGY
What car is EX51 SGY?
EX51 SGY is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.
What is the mileage of EX51 SGY?
The last recorded mileage for EX51 SGY was 117,329 miles, recorded on 9 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EX51 SGY passed its MOT?
EX51 SGY has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Feb 2016.
Is EX51 SGY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX51 SGY 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 SGY?
EX51 SGY is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.