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GY51 JNF

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 189,230 miles on the clock, averaging 9,570 miles per year, above 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 JNF

MOT Status
Due date passed
189,230
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
9,570

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading189,230 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,771
Average per year9,570
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GY51 JNF 37k75k113k151k189k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage189,230 miles
Since last MOT+9,771 miles
PASS
Mileage179,459 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage179,445 miles
Since last MOT+6,802 miles
PASS
Mileage172,643 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage172,643 miles
Since last MOT+10,999 miles
PASS
Mileage161,644 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,643 miles
Since last MOT+11,521 miles
PASS
Mileage150,122 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,076 miles
Since last MOT+5,101 miles
PASS
Mileage144,975 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,975 miles
Since last MOT+4,366 miles
PASS
Mileage140,609 miles
Since last MOT+10,816 miles
PASS
Mileage129,793 miles
Since last MOT+14,543 miles
PASS
Mileage115,250 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,250 miles
Since last MOT+17,485 miles
PASS
Mileage97,765 miles
Since last MOT+11,652 miles
PASS
Mileage86,113 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,113 miles
Since last MOT+6,938 miles
PASS
Mileage79,175 miles
Since last MOT+9,202 miles
PASS
Mileage69,973 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,971 miles
Since last MOT+11,170 miles
PASS
Mileage58,801 miles
Since last MOT+10,891 miles
PASS
Mileage47,910 miles
Since last MOT+10,448 miles
PASS
Mileage37,462 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 JNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About GY51 JNF

What car is GY51 JNF?

GY51 JNF is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2001.

What is the mileage of GY51 JNF?

The last recorded mileage for GY51 JNF was 189,230 miles, recorded on 17 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY51 JNF passed its MOT?

GY51 JNF has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 17 Jan 2022.

Is GY51 JNF ULEZ compliant?

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

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