Vehicle summary
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 160,271 miles on the clock, averaging 9,125 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 HS51 AYU
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 160,271 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,125 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | HS51 AYU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | HS — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About HS51 AYU
What car is HS51 AYU?
HS51 AYU is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2001.
What is the mileage of HS51 AYU?
The last recorded mileage for HS51 AYU was 160,271 miles, recorded on 10 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HS51 AYU passed its MOT?
HS51 AYU has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Feb 2016.
Is HS51 AYU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HS51 AYU 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 HS51 AYU?
HS51 AYU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.