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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 115,913 miles on the clock, averaging 8,606 miles per year, around 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 GF51 FSE
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 115,913 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,702 |
| Average per year | 8,606 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GF51 FSE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GF — Maidstone, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About GF51 FSE
What car is GF51 FSE?
GF51 FSE is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2001.
What is the mileage of GF51 FSE?
The last recorded mileage for GF51 FSE was 115,913 miles, recorded on 8 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GF51 FSE passed its MOT?
GF51 FSE has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 8 Sep 2014.
Is GF51 FSE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GF51 FSE 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 GF51 FSE?
GF51 FSE is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.