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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 12 (48% pass rate). It has 117,950 miles on the clock, averaging 7,268 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 VSU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 117,950 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 7,268 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GV51 VSU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 VSU
What car is GV51 VSU?
GV51 VSU is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2001.
What is the mileage of GV51 VSU?
The last recorded mileage for GV51 VSU was 117,950 miles, recorded on 29 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GV51 VSU passed its MOT?
GV51 VSU has had 23 MOT tests with a 48% pass rate (11 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 29 Dec 2017.
Is GV51 VSU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV51 VSU 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 VSU?
GV51 VSU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.