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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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 117,932 miles on the clock, averaging 6,458 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 XYJ
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 117,932 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,746 |
| Average per year | 6,458 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GY51 XYJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 XYJ
What car is GY51 XYJ?
GY51 XYJ is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2001.
What is the mileage of GY51 XYJ?
The last recorded mileage for GY51 XYJ was 117,932 miles, recorded on 7 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GY51 XYJ passed its MOT?
GY51 XYJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 7 Jan 2020.
Is GY51 XYJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY51 XYJ 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 XYJ?
GY51 XYJ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.