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GV51 UCG

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Blue Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourBlue
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 1984cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 148,087 miles on the clock, averaging 5,373 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for GV51 UCG

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,087
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,373

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading148,087 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,887
Average per year5,373
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV51 UCG 61k83k105k126k148k '06'22'13

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,087 miles
Since last MOT+2,887 miles
PASS
Mileage145,200 miles
Since last MOT+5,162 miles
PASS
Mileage140,038 miles
Since last MOT+3,125 miles
PASS
Mileage136,913 miles
Since last MOT+2,512 miles
PASS
Mileage134,401 miles
Since last MOT+2,098 miles
PASS
Mileage132,303 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,303 miles
Since last MOT+3,393 miles
PASS
Mileage128,910 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,904 miles
Since last MOT+5,152 miles
PASS
Mileage123,752 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,752 miles
Since last MOT+7,609 miles
PASS
Mileage116,143 miles
Since last MOT+9,923 miles
PASS
Mileage106,220 miles
Since last MOT+5,795 miles
PASS
Mileage100,425 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,385 miles
Since last MOT+7,592 miles
PASS
Mileage92,793 miles
Since last MOT+7,545 miles
PASS
Mileage85,248 miles
Since last MOT+7,411 miles
PASS
Mileage77,837 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,834 miles
Since last MOT+6,506 miles
PASS
Mileage71,328 miles
Since last MOT+5,462 miles
PASS
Mileage65,866 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,855 miles
Since last MOT+4,569 miles
PASS
Mileage61,286 miles

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Camshaft position sensor (part 06A905377)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 UCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About GV51 UCG

What car is GV51 UCG?

GV51 UCG is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Brighton in 2001.

What is the mileage of GV51 UCG?

The last recorded mileage for GV51 UCG was 148,087 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV51 UCG passed its MOT?

GV51 UCG has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 9 Mar 2022.

Is GV51 UCG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV51 UCG 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 UCG?

GV51 UCG is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.