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GY51 PKC

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 139,741 miles on the clock, averaging 6,967 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 PKC

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,741
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
6,967

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading139,741 miles
Reading date
Miles last year34
Average per year6,967
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GY51 PKC 82k97k111k125k140k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,741 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,707 miles
Since last MOT+4,914 miles
PASS
Mileage134,793 miles
Since last MOT+5,185 miles
PASS
Mileage129,608 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,607 miles
Since last MOT+6,193 miles
PASS
Mileage123,414 miles
Since last MOT+7,925 miles
PASS
Mileage115,489 miles
Since last MOT+8,173 miles
PASS
Mileage107,316 miles
Since last MOT+6,261 miles
PASS
Mileage101,055 miles
Since last MOT+5,488 miles
PASS
Mileage95,567 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,558 miles
Since last MOT+13,332 miles
PASS
Mileage82,226 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 PKC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
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 PKC

What car is GY51 PKC?

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

What is the mileage of GY51 PKC?

The last recorded mileage for GY51 PKC was 139,741 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY51 PKC passed its MOT?

GY51 PKC has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Mar 2015.

Is GY51 PKC ULEZ compliant?

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

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