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GY51 XZT

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
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 1984cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 165,323 miles on the clock, averaging 9,726 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for GY51 XZT

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,323
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,726

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading165,323 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,726
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY51 XZT 17k54k91k128k165k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,323 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,323 miles
Since last MOT+3,519 miles
PASS
Mileage161,804 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,804 miles
Since last MOT+12,282 miles
PASS
Mileage149,522 miles
Since last MOT+8,960 miles
PASS
Mileage140,562 miles
Since last MOT+12,717 miles
PASS
Mileage127,845 miles
Since last MOT+1,883 miles
PASS
Mileage125,962 miles
Since last MOT+3,052 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,910 miles
Since last MOT+6,655 miles
PASS
Mileage116,255 miles
Since last MOT+16,328 miles
PASS
Mileage99,927 miles
Since last MOT+16,290 miles
PASS
Mileage83,637 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,637 miles
Since last MOT+17,427 miles
PASS
Mileage66,210 miles
Since last MOT+17,413 miles
PASS
Mileage48,797 miles
Since last MOT+14,919 miles
PASS
Mileage33,878 miles
Since last MOT+5,744 miles
PASS
Mileage28,134 miles
Since last MOT+6,209 miles
PASS
Mileage21,925 miles
Since last MOT+4,711 miles
PASS
Mileage17,214 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 XZT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
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 XZT

What car is GY51 XZT?

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

What is the mileage of GY51 XZT?

The last recorded mileage for GY51 XZT was 165,323 miles, recorded on 17 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY51 XZT passed its MOT?

GY51 XZT has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 Jan 2022.

Is GY51 XZT ULEZ compliant?

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

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