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 82,659 miles on the clock, averaging 3,896 miles per year, well 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 EY51 VPZ
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 82,659 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 3,896 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EY51 VPZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EY — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About EY51 VPZ
What car is EY51 VPZ?
EY51 VPZ is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.
What is the mileage of EY51 VPZ?
The last recorded mileage for EY51 VPZ was 82,659 miles, recorded on 14 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EY51 VPZ passed its MOT?
EY51 VPZ has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 14 Mar 2017.
Is EY51 VPZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EY51 VPZ 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 EY51 VPZ?
EY51 VPZ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.