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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 91,821 miles on the clock, averaging 7,445 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 EX51 WAE
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 91,821 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 13,638 |
| Average per year | 7,445 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EX51 WAE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| 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 WAE
What car is EX51 WAE?
EX51 WAE is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.
What is the mileage of EX51 WAE?
The last recorded mileage for EX51 WAE was 91,821 miles, recorded on 2 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EX51 WAE passed its MOT?
EX51 WAE has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 2 Jul 2015.
Is EX51 WAE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX51 WAE 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 WAE?
EX51 WAE is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.