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GY51 BZA

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourBlack
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 144,869 miles on the clock, averaging 8,285 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 BZA

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,869
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,285

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading144,869 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,285
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY51 BZA 59k80k102k123k145k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,869 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,869 miles
Since last MOT+5,312 miles
PASS
Mileage139,557 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,556 miles
Since last MOT+3,269 miles
PASS
Mileage136,287 miles
Since last MOT+9,944 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,343 miles
Since last MOT+12,736 miles
PASS
Mileage113,607 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,606 miles
Since last MOT+11,891 miles
PASS
Mileage101,715 miles
Since last MOT+13,931 miles
PASS
Mileage87,784 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,784 miles
Since last MOT+10,265 miles
PASS
Mileage77,519 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,519 miles
Since last MOT+5,690 miles
PASS
Mileage71,829 miles
Since last MOT+6,674 miles
PASS
Mileage65,155 miles
Since last MOT+6,201 miles
PASS
Mileage58,954 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,954 miles

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Camshaft position sensor (part 06A905377)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 BZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 BZA

What car is GY51 BZA?

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

What is the mileage of GY51 BZA?

The last recorded mileage for GY51 BZA was 144,869 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY51 BZA passed its MOT?

GY51 BZA has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 31 Jan 2017.

Is GY51 BZA ULEZ compliant?

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

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