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LB51 PLN

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 153,589 miles on the clock, averaging 10,750 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 LB51 PLN

MOT Status
Due date passed
153,589
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2005
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
10,750

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 reading153,589 miles
Reading date
Miles last year726
Average per year10,750
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB51 PLN 40k69k97k125k154k '05'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,589 miles
Since last MOT+726 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,863 miles
Since last MOT+14,809 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,054 miles
Since last MOT+27,051 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,003 miles
Since last MOT+24,394 miles
PASS
Mileage86,609 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,605 miles
Since last MOT+5,685 miles
PASS
Mileage80,920 miles
Since last MOT+7,118 miles
PASS
Mileage73,802 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,802 miles
Since last MOT+4,278 miles
PASS
Mileage69,524 miles
Since last MOT+5,501 miles
PASS
Mileage64,023 miles
Since last MOT+6,975 miles
PASS
Mileage57,048 miles
Since last MOT+8,972 miles
PASS
Mileage48,076 miles
Since last MOT+7,623 miles
PASS
Mileage40,453 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LB51 PLN

What car is LB51 PLN?

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

What is the mileage of LB51 PLN?

The last recorded mileage for LB51 PLN was 153,589 miles, recorded on 19 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB51 PLN passed its MOT?

LB51 PLN has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Apr 2016.

Is LB51 PLN ULEZ compliant?

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

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