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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 4 (56% pass rate). It has 110,939 miles on the clock, averaging 2,311 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 YKS
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 110,939 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 2,311 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GV51 YKS |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 YKS
What car is GV51 YKS?
GV51 YKS is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2001.
What is the mileage of GV51 YKS?
The last recorded mileage for GV51 YKS was 110,939 miles, recorded on 4 Aug 2012 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GV51 YKS passed its MOT?
GV51 YKS has had 9 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (5 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Aug 2012.
Is GV51 YKS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV51 YKS 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 YKS?
GV51 YKS is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.