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GY51 BAV

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourGreen
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 129,492 miles on the clock, averaging 8,420 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for GY51 BAV

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,492
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,420

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading129,492 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9
Average per year8,420
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GY51 BAV 27k52k78k104k129k '05'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,492 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,483 miles
Since last MOT+9,418 miles
PASS
Mileage120,065 miles
Since last MOT+13,490 miles
PASS
Mileage106,575 miles
Since last MOT+6,965 miles
PASS
Mileage99,610 miles
Since last MOT+5,427 miles
PASS
Mileage94,183 miles
Since last MOT+4,952 miles
PASS
Mileage89,231 miles
Since last MOT+8,566 miles
PASS
Mileage80,665 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,665 miles
Since last MOT+8,522 miles
PASS
Mileage72,143 miles
Since last MOT+8,341 miles
PASS
Mileage63,802 miles
Since last MOT+8,260 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,542 miles
Since last MOT+11,915 miles
PASS
Mileage43,627 miles
Since last MOT+8,411 miles
PASS
Mileage35,216 miles
Since last MOT+8,592 miles
PASS
Mileage26,624 miles

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Camshaft position sensor (part 06A905377)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 BAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About GY51 BAV

What car is GY51 BAV?

GY51 BAV is a green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Brighton in 2001.

What is the mileage of GY51 BAV?

The last recorded mileage for GY51 BAV was 129,492 miles, recorded on 9 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY51 BAV passed its MOT?

GY51 BAV has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Dec 2017.

Is GY51 BAV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY51 BAV 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 GY51 BAV?

GY51 BAV is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.