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 1781cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 72,300 miles on the clock, averaging 1,556 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for GK51 YVL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 72,300 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,791 |
| Average per year | 1,556 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GK51 YVL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1781cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GK — Maidstone, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About GK51 YVL
What car is GK51 YVL?
GK51 YVL is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2001.
What is the mileage of GK51 YVL?
The last recorded mileage for GK51 YVL was 72,300 miles, recorded on 12 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GK51 YVL passed its MOT?
GK51 YVL has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 12 Sep 2025.
Is GK51 YVL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GK51 YVL 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 GK51 YVL?
GK51 YVL is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.