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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 168,222 miles on the clock, averaging 16,788 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for GV51 LYF
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 168,222 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 24,769 |
| Average per year | 16,788 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GV51 LYF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1781cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GV — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About GV51 LYF
What car is GV51 LYF?
GV51 LYF is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Brighton in 2001.
What is the mileage of GV51 LYF?
The last recorded mileage for GV51 LYF was 168,222 miles, recorded on 15 May 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GV51 LYF passed its MOT?
GV51 LYF has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 May 2013.
Is GV51 LYF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV51 LYF 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 GV51 LYF?
GV51 LYF is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.