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GV51 UZR

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBeige
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 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 134,622 miles on the clock, averaging 5,417 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 GV51 UZR

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,622
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,417

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading134,622 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,381
Average per year5,417
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV51 UZR 75k90k105k120k135k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage134,622 miles
Since last MOT+4,381 miles
PASS
Mileage130,241 miles
Since last MOT+2,322 miles
PASS
Mileage127,919 miles
Since last MOT+3,225 miles
PASS
Mileage124,694 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,692 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,674 miles
Since last MOT+4,828 miles
PASS
Mileage119,846 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,846 miles
Since last MOT+5,126 miles
PASS
Mileage114,720 miles
Since last MOT+5,678 miles
PASS
Mileage109,042 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,032 miles
Since last MOT+7,103 miles
PASS
Mileage101,929 miles
Since last MOT+6,208 miles
PASS
Mileage95,721 miles
Since last MOT+7,435 miles
PASS
Mileage88,286 miles
Since last MOT+5,023 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,263 miles
Since last MOT+8,349 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,914 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 UZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About GV51 UZR

What car is GV51 UZR?

GV51 UZR is a beige Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2001.

What is the mileage of GV51 UZR?

The last recorded mileage for GV51 UZR was 134,622 miles, recorded on 10 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV51 UZR passed its MOT?

GV51 UZR has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 May 2017.

Is GV51 UZR ULEZ compliant?

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

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