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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 63,449 miles on the clock, averaging 1,491 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 GV51 MWX
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 63,449 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,372 |
| Average per year | 1,491 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GV51 MWX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| 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 MWX
What car is GV51 MWX?
GV51 MWX is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2001.
What is the mileage of GV51 MWX?
The last recorded mileage for GV51 MWX was 63,449 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GV51 MWX passed its MOT?
GV51 MWX has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Jan 2023.
Is GV51 MWX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV51 MWX 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 MWX?
GV51 MWX is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.