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FB51 JGY

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1980cc

Red Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1980cc
ColourRed
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 1980cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 121,767 miles on the clock, averaging 5,815 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for FB51 JGY

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,767
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2017
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
5,815

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

Below average
Latest reading121,767 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,155
Average per year5,815
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FB51 JGY 78k89k100k111k122k '17'25'21

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,767 miles
Since last MOT+8,155 miles
PASS
Mileage113,612 miles
Since last MOT+7,267 miles
PASS
Mileage106,345 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,345 miles
Since last MOT+3,604 miles
PASS
Mileage102,741 miles
Since last MOT+2,640 miles
PASS
Mileage100,101 miles
Since last MOT+9,781 miles
PASS
Mileage90,320 miles
Since last MOT+8,790 miles
PASS
Mileage81,530 miles
Since last MOT+3,369 miles
PASS
Mileage78,161 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,161 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Camshaft position sensor (part 06A905377)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB51 JGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1980cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeFB — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About FB51 JGY

What car is FB51 JGY?

FB51 JGY is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1980cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of FB51 JGY?

The last recorded mileage for FB51 JGY was 121,767 miles, recorded on 28 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FB51 JGY passed its MOT?

FB51 JGY has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 28 Feb 2025.

Is FB51 JGY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FB51 JGY 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 FB51 JGY?

FB51 JGY is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.