Vehicle summary
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 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 118,882 miles on the clock, averaging 4,522 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 FN51 XLP
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 118,882 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,596 |
| Average per year | 4,522 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FN51 XLP |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FN — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About FN51 XLP
What car is FN51 XLP?
FN51 XLP is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2001.
What is the mileage of FN51 XLP?
The last recorded mileage for FN51 XLP was 118,882 miles, recorded on 16 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FN51 XLP passed its MOT?
FN51 XLP has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Jul 2019.
Is FN51 XLP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FN51 XLP 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 XLP?
FN51 XLP is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.