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EY51 WBV

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2324cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine2324cc
ColourSilver
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 190,834 miles on the clock, averaging 6,763 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EY51 WBV

MOT Status
Due date passed
190,834
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,763

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading190,834 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,763
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EY51 WBV 62k94k126k159k191k '06'25'17

Check EY51 WBV

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage190,834 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage190,834 miles
Since last MOT+3,348 miles
PASS
Mileage187,486 miles
Since last MOT+2,973 miles
PASS
Mileage184,513 miles
Since last MOT+9,956 miles
PASS
Mileage174,557 miles
Since last MOT+11,143 miles
PASS
Mileage163,414 miles
Since last MOT+11,617 miles
PASS
Mileage151,797 miles
Since last MOT+2,728 miles
PASS
Mileage149,069 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,069 miles
Since last MOT+3,223 miles
PASS
Mileage145,846 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,844 miles
Since last MOT+4,230 miles
PASS
Mileage141,614 miles
Since last MOT+3,784 miles
PASS
Mileage137,830 miles
Since last MOT+9,894 miles
PASS
Mileage127,936 miles
Since last MOT+302 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,634 miles
Since last MOT+10,233 miles
PASS
Mileage117,401 miles
Since last MOT+10,224 miles
PASS
Mileage107,177 miles
Since last MOT+10,847 miles
PASS
Mileage96,330 miles
Since last MOT+10,726 miles
PASS
Mileage85,604 miles
Since last MOT+11,339 miles
PASS
Mileage74,265 miles
Since last MOT+1,578 miles
PASS
Mileage72,687 miles
Since last MOT+11,091 miles
PASS
Mileage61,596 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 WBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2324cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeEY — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About EY51 WBV

What car is EY51 WBV?

EY51 WBV is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2324cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.

What is the mileage of EY51 WBV?

The last recorded mileage for EY51 WBV was 190,834 miles, recorded on 9 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EY51 WBV passed its MOT?

EY51 WBV has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Oct 2025.

Is EY51 WBV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EY51 WBV 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 WBV?

EY51 WBV is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.