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LC51 WBZ

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 137,463 miles on the clock, averaging 11,070 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 LC51 WBZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,463
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
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
11,070

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading137,463 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,070
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LC51 WBZ 28k55k83k110k137k '07'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,463 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,463 miles
Since last MOT+7,335 miles
PASS
Mileage130,128 miles
Since last MOT+11,386 miles
PASS
Mileage118,742 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,697 miles
Since last MOT+8,230 miles
PASS
Mileage110,467 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,467 miles
Since last MOT+8,382 miles
PASS
Mileage102,085 miles
Since last MOT+13,271 miles
PASS
Mileage88,814 miles
Since last MOT+13,089 miles
PASS
Mileage75,725 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,719 miles
Since last MOT+12,549 miles
PASS
Mileage63,170 miles
Since last MOT+12,883 miles
PASS
Mileage50,287 miles
Since last MOT+11,776 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,511 miles
Since last MOT+10,821 miles
PASS
Mileage27,690 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 WBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeLC — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LC51 WBZ

What car is LC51 WBZ?

LC51 WBZ is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2001.

What is the mileage of LC51 WBZ?

The last recorded mileage for LC51 WBZ was 137,463 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LC51 WBZ passed its MOT?

LC51 WBZ has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Jan 2017.

Is LC51 WBZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LC51 WBZ 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 LC51 WBZ?

LC51 WBZ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.