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At a glance
This 2001 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 84,562 miles on the clock, averaging 5,107 miles per year, 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 GK51 YWY
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 84,562 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,107 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GK51 YWY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| 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 YWY
What car is GK51 YWY?
GK51 YWY is a grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2001.
What is the mileage of GK51 YWY?
The last recorded mileage for GK51 YWY was 84,562 miles, recorded on 12 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GK51 YWY passed its MOT?
GK51 YWY has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 12 Aug 2017.
Is GK51 YWY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GK51 YWY 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 YWY?
GK51 YWY is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.