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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 118,109 miles on the clock, averaging 5,653 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 BTU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 118,109 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,653 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GY51 BTU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| 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 BTU
What car is GY51 BTU?
GY51 BTU is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2001.
What is the mileage of GY51 BTU?
The last recorded mileage for GY51 BTU was 118,109 miles, recorded on 4 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GY51 BTU passed its MOT?
GY51 BTU has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Mar 2021.
Is GY51 BTU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY51 BTU 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 BTU?
GY51 BTU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.