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EX51 WBN

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2324cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine2324cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 2324cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 147,780 miles on the clock, averaging 5,086 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EX51 WBN

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,780
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
5,086

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading147,780 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year5,086
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX51 WBN 55k78k101k124k148k '06'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,780 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,778 miles
Since last MOT+909 miles
PASS
Mileage146,869 miles
Since last MOT+1,668 miles
PASS
Mileage145,201 miles
Since last MOT+1,093 miles
PASS
Mileage144,108 miles
Since last MOT+1,581 miles
PASS
Mileage142,527 miles
Since last MOT+6,332 miles
PASS
Mileage136,195 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,185 miles
Since last MOT+250 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,935 miles
Since last MOT+9,263 miles
PASS
Mileage126,672 miles
Since last MOT+940 miles
PASS
Mileage125,732 miles
Since last MOT+794 miles
PASS
Mileage124,938 miles
Since last MOT+499 miles
PASS
Mileage124,439 miles
Since last MOT+6,022 miles
PASS
Mileage118,417 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,417 miles
Since last MOT+8,213 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,204 miles
Since last MOT+8,092 miles
PASS
Mileage102,112 miles
Since last MOT+9,393 miles
PASS
Mileage92,719 miles
Since last MOT+10,672 miles
PASS
Mileage82,047 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,047 miles
Since last MOT+8,638 miles
PASS
Mileage73,409 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,409 miles
Since last MOT+8,075 miles
PASS
Mileage65,334 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,330 miles
Since last MOT+10,829 miles
PASS
Mileage54,501 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,501 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 WBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2324cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About EX51 WBN

What car is EX51 WBN?

EX51 WBN is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2324cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.

What is the mileage of EX51 WBN?

The last recorded mileage for EX51 WBN was 147,780 miles, recorded on 14 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX51 WBN passed its MOT?

EX51 WBN has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 14 Feb 2025.

Is EX51 WBN ULEZ compliant?

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

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