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LB51 PLF

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Green Registered in Wimbledon, London · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 126,112 miles on the clock, averaging 4,449 miles per year, well 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 LB51 PLF

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,112
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,449

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading126,112 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year4,449
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB51 PLF 67k82k97k111k126k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,112 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,106 miles
Since last MOT+5,850 miles
PASS
Mileage120,256 miles
Since last MOT+3,231 miles
PASS
Mileage117,025 miles
Since last MOT+4,761 miles
PASS
Mileage112,264 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,264 miles
Since last MOT+4,324 miles
PASS
Mileage107,940 miles
Since last MOT+129 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,811 miles
Since last MOT+8,758 miles
PASS
Mileage99,053 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,053 miles
Since last MOT+3,261 miles
PASS
Mileage95,792 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,792 miles
Since last MOT+2,800 miles
PASS
Mileage92,992 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,992 miles
Since last MOT+2,681 miles
PASS
Mileage90,311 miles
Since last MOT+3,626 miles
PASS
Mileage86,685 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,663 miles
Since last MOT+4,339 miles
PASS
Mileage82,324 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,301 miles
Since last MOT+4,394 miles
PASS
Mileage77,907 miles
Since last MOT+608 miles
PASS
Mileage77,299 miles
Since last MOT+10,392 miles
PASS
Mileage66,907 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,947 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 PLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LB51 PLF

What car is LB51 PLF?

LB51 PLF is an green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2001.

What is the mileage of LB51 PLF?

The last recorded mileage for LB51 PLF was 126,112 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB51 PLF passed its MOT?

LB51 PLF has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 16 Dec 2019.

Is LB51 PLF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LB51 PLF 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 LB51 PLF?

LB51 PLF is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.