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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 9 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 131,711 miles on the clock, averaging 10,848 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 VWA
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 131,711 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,108 |
| Average per year | 10,848 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GY51 VWA |
| 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 VWA
What car is GY51 VWA?
GY51 VWA is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2001.
What is the mileage of GY51 VWA?
The last recorded mileage for GY51 VWA was 131,711 miles, recorded on 22 Nov 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GY51 VWA passed its MOT?
GY51 VWA has had 9 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (9 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 22 Nov 2013.
Is GY51 VWA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY51 VWA 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 VWA?
GY51 VWA is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.