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FN51 SYE

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 105,627 miles on the clock, averaging 6,071 miles per year, 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 FN51 SYE

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,627
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,071

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading105,627 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,071
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FN51 SYE 39k55k72k89k106k '06'17'11

Check FN51 SYE

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,627 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,627 miles
Since last MOT+6,358 miles
PASS
Mileage99,269 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,249 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
PASS
Mileage99,230 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,219 miles
Since last MOT+5,897 miles
PASS
Mileage93,322 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,322 miles
Since last MOT+9,206 miles
PASS
Mileage84,116 miles
Since last MOT+9,081 miles
PASS
Mileage75,035 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,033 miles
Since last MOT+5,227 miles
PASS
Mileage69,806 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,803 miles
Since last MOT+6,847 miles
PASS
Mileage62,956 miles
Since last MOT+212 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,744 miles
Since last MOT+7,299 miles
PASS
Mileage55,445 miles
Since last MOT+8,409 miles
PASS
Mileage47,036 miles
Since last MOT+8,414 miles
PASS
Mileage38,622 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,581 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 SYE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeFN — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About FN51 SYE

What car is FN51 SYE?

FN51 SYE is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of FN51 SYE?

The last recorded mileage for FN51 SYE was 105,627 miles, recorded on 27 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FN51 SYE passed its MOT?

FN51 SYE has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 27 Sep 2017.

Is FN51 SYE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FN51 SYE 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 FN51 SYE?

FN51 SYE is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.