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 1595cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 77,240 miles on the clock, averaging 5,128 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 GY51 BCZ
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 77,240 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,128 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GY51 BCZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GY — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About GY51 BCZ
What car is GY51 BCZ?
GY51 BCZ is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Brighton in 2001.
What is the mileage of GY51 BCZ?
The last recorded mileage for GY51 BCZ was 77,240 miles, recorded on 12 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GY51 BCZ passed its MOT?
GY51 BCZ has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 12 Oct 2015.
Is GY51 BCZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY51 BCZ 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 BCZ?
GY51 BCZ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.