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EY51 WCF

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1595cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 4 (60% pass rate). It has 94,281 miles on the clock, averaging 3,772 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 WCF

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,281
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
3,772

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading94,281 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,365
Average per year3,772
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EY51 WCF 59k67k76k85k94k '06'16'10

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage94,281 miles
Since last MOT+1,365 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,916 miles
Since last MOT+2,708 miles
PASS
Mileage90,208 miles
Since last MOT+5,536 miles
PASS
Mileage84,672 miles
Since last MOT+4,352 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,320 miles
Since last MOT+4,246 miles
PASS
Mileage76,074 miles
Since last MOT+6,566 miles
PASS
Mileage69,508 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,508 miles
Since last MOT+5,053 miles
PASS
Mileage64,455 miles
Since last MOT+5,902 miles
PASS
Mileage58,553 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 WCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeEY — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About EY51 WCF

What car is EY51 WCF?

EY51 WCF is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.

What is the mileage of EY51 WCF?

The last recorded mileage for EY51 WCF was 94,281 miles, recorded on 22 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EY51 WCF passed its MOT?

EY51 WCF has had 10 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (6 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 22 Mar 2016.

Is EY51 WCF ULEZ compliant?

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

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