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LB51 YGC

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 36,265 miles on the clock, averaging 1,388 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 YGC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
36,265
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
1,388

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 reading36,265 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,153
Average per year1,388
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB51 YGC 10k16k23k30k36k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage36,265 miles
Since last MOT+3,153 miles
PASS
Mileage33,112 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,112 miles
PASS
Mileage34,680 miles
Since last MOT+4,180 miles
PASS
Mileage30,500 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,500 miles
Since last MOT+289 miles
PASS
Mileage30,211 miles
Since last MOT+952 miles
PASS
Mileage29,259 miles
Since last MOT+2,894 miles
PASS
Mileage26,365 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,365 miles
Since last MOT+754 miles
PASS
Mileage25,611 miles
Since last MOT+785 miles
PASS
Mileage24,826 miles
Since last MOT+1,028 miles
PASS
Mileage23,798 miles
Since last MOT+1,222 miles
PASS
Mileage22,576 miles
Since last MOT+960 miles
PASS
Mileage21,616 miles
Since last MOT+1,235 miles
PASS
Mileage20,381 miles
Since last MOT+1,337 miles
PASS
Mileage19,044 miles
Since last MOT+1,699 miles
FAIL
Mileage17,345 miles
Since last MOT+2,123 miles
PASS
Mileage15,222 miles
Since last MOT+1,283 miles
PASS
Mileage13,939 miles
Since last MOT+1,382 miles
PASS
Mileage12,557 miles
Since last MOT+1,182 miles
PASS
Mileage11,375 miles
Since last MOT+1,523 miles
PASS
Mileage9,852 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LB51 YGC

What car is LB51 YGC?

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

What is the mileage of LB51 YGC?

The last recorded mileage for LB51 YGC was 36,265 miles, recorded on 25 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB51 YGC passed its MOT?

LB51 YGC has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 Nov 2025.

Is LB51 YGC ULEZ compliant?

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

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