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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 142,500 miles on the clock, averaging 7,820 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 WBD
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 142,500 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 119,278 |
| Average per year | 7,820 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EX51 WBD |
| 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 WBD
What car is EX51 WBD?
EX51 WBD is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.
What is the mileage of EX51 WBD?
The last recorded mileage for EX51 WBD was 142,500 miles, recorded on 9 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EX51 WBD passed its MOT?
EX51 WBD has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Oct 2018.
Is EX51 WBD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX51 WBD 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 WBD?
EX51 WBD is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.