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GF51 FXY

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 51,355 miles on the clock, averaging 3,002 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 GF51 FXY

MOT Status
Due date passed
51,355
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
3,002

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

Low mileage
Latest reading51,355 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,879
Average per year3,002
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GF51 FXY 33k38k42k47k51k '07'13'10

Check GF51 FXY

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage51,355 miles
Since last MOT+2,879 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,476 miles
Since last MOT+3,405 miles
PASS
Mileage45,071 miles
Since last MOT+1,272 miles
PASS
Mileage43,799 miles
Since last MOT+3,050 miles
PASS
Mileage40,749 miles
Since last MOT+3,262 miles
PASS
Mileage37,487 miles
Since last MOT+4,109 miles
PASS
Mileage33,378 miles
PASS

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 FXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeGF — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About GF51 FXY

What car is GF51 FXY?

GF51 FXY is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2001.

What is the mileage of GF51 FXY?

The last recorded mileage for GF51 FXY was 51,355 miles, recorded on 25 Mar 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF51 FXY passed its MOT?

GF51 FXY has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 25 Mar 2013.

Is GF51 FXY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GF51 FXY 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 FXY?

GF51 FXY is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.