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KC51 EBJ

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Silver Registered in Northampton, Luton and Northampton · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourSilver
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 1595cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 124,361 miles on the clock, averaging 8,397 miles per year, around 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 KC51 EBJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,361
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,397

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading124,361 miles
Reading date
Miles last year68
Average per year8,397
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KC51 EBJ 49k68k87k106k124k '06'15'10

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,361 miles
Since last MOT+68 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,293 miles
Since last MOT+13,479 miles
PASS
Mileage110,814 miles
Since last MOT+3,955 miles
PASS
Mileage106,859 miles
Since last MOT+9,906 miles
PASS
Mileage96,953 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,953 miles
Since last MOT+6,002 miles
PASS
Mileage90,951 miles
Since last MOT+15,073 miles
PASS
Mileage75,878 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,878 miles
Since last MOT+9,083 miles
PASS
Mileage66,795 miles
Since last MOT+4,491 miles
PASS
Mileage62,304 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,304 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,300 miles
Since last MOT+4,853 miles
PASS
Mileage57,447 miles
Since last MOT+8,241 miles
PASS
Mileage49,206 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 EBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeKC — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About KC51 EBJ

What car is KC51 EBJ?

KC51 EBJ is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Northampton in 2001.

What is the mileage of KC51 EBJ?

The last recorded mileage for KC51 EBJ was 124,361 miles, recorded on 8 Apr 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KC51 EBJ passed its MOT?

KC51 EBJ has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Apr 2015.

Is KC51 EBJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KC51 EBJ 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 KC51 EBJ?

KC51 EBJ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.