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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 106,582 miles on the clock, averaging 6,907 miles per year, below 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 WFU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 106,582 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,907 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EX51 WFU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Beige |
| 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 WFU
What car is EX51 WFU?
EX51 WFU is an beige Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.
What is the mileage of EX51 WFU?
The last recorded mileage for EX51 WFU was 106,582 miles, recorded on 20 Aug 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EX51 WFU passed its MOT?
EX51 WFU has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 20 Aug 2015.
Is EX51 WFU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX51 WFU 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 WFU?
EX51 WFU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.