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FH51 JHL

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 1598cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 182,790 miles on the clock, averaging 10,406 miles per year, above 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 FH51 JHL

MOT Status
Due date passed
182,790
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
10,406

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading182,790 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,025
Average per year10,406
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FH51 JHL 27k66k105k144k183k '05'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage182,790 miles
Since last MOT+3,025 miles
PASS
Mileage179,765 miles
Since last MOT+2,787 miles
PASS
Mileage176,978 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage176,978 miles
Since last MOT+2,675 miles
PASS
Mileage174,303 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage174,302 miles
Since last MOT+2,304 miles
PASS
Mileage171,998 miles
Since last MOT+1,883 miles
PASS
Mileage170,115 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,115 miles
Since last MOT+2,206 miles
PASS
Mileage167,909 miles
Since last MOT+1,680 miles
PASS
Mileage166,229 miles
Since last MOT+4,062 miles
PASS
Mileage162,167 miles
Since last MOT+2,919 miles
PASS
Mileage159,248 miles
Since last MOT+26,297 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,951 miles
Since last MOT+22,421 miles
PASS
Mileage110,530 miles
Since last MOT+14,076 miles
PASS
Mileage96,454 miles
Since last MOT+22,980 miles
PASS
Mileage73,474 miles
Since last MOT+25,301 miles
PASS
Mileage48,173 miles
Since last MOT+21,142 miles
PASS
Mileage27,031 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 JHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeFH — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About FH51 JHL

What car is FH51 JHL?

FH51 JHL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of FH51 JHL?

The last recorded mileage for FH51 JHL was 182,790 miles, recorded on 9 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH51 JHL passed its MOT?

FH51 JHL has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 9 Dec 2020.

Is FH51 JHL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FH51 JHL 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 FH51 JHL?

FH51 JHL is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.