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FN51 VML

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourGreen
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 121,901 miles on the clock, averaging 6,881 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for FN51 VML

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,901
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
6,881

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 reading121,901 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,881
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FN51 VML 48k67k85k104k122k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,901 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,901 miles
Since last MOT+4,994 miles
PASS
Mileage116,907 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,907 miles
Since last MOT+6,254 miles
PASS
Mileage110,653 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,653 miles
Since last MOT+6,651 miles
PASS
Mileage104,002 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,001 miles
Since last MOT+8,149 miles
PASS
Mileage95,852 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,852 miles
Since last MOT+5,000 miles
PASS
Mileage90,852 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,852 miles
Since last MOT+9,837 miles
PASS
Mileage81,015 miles
Since last MOT+7,157 miles
PASS
Mileage73,858 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,858 miles
Since last MOT+7,636 miles
PASS
Mileage66,222 miles
Since last MOT+6,765 miles
PASS
Mileage59,457 miles
Since last MOT+10,971 miles
PASS
Mileage48,486 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,486 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 VML
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeFN — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About FN51 VML

What car is FN51 VML?

FN51 VML is an green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of FN51 VML?

The last recorded mileage for FN51 VML was 121,901 miles, recorded on 19 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FN51 VML passed its MOT?

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

Is FN51 VML ULEZ compliant?

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

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