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LC51 WRX

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2792cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine2792cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 2792cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 171,898 miles on the clock, averaging 5,203 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.8 VR6 engine is known for aqp/aue and component.

MOT & Mileage History for LC51 WRX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
171,898
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2005
83%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,203

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading171,898 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,864
Average per year5,203
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LC51 WRX 64k91k118k145k172k '05'26'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,898 miles
Since last MOT+2,864 miles
PASS
Mileage169,034 miles
Since last MOT+3,530 miles
PASS
Mileage165,504 miles
Since last MOT+2,701 miles
PASS
Mileage162,803 miles
Since last MOT+5,361 miles
PASS
Mileage157,442 miles
Since last MOT+1,425 miles
PASS
Mileage156,017 miles
Since last MOT+4,190 miles
PASS
Mileage151,827 miles
Since last MOT+2,674 miles
PASS
Mileage149,153 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,118 miles
Since last MOT+10,638 miles
PASS
Mileage138,480 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,480 miles
Since last MOT+6,852 miles
PASS
Mileage131,628 miles
Since last MOT+5,064 miles
PASS
Mileage126,564 miles
Since last MOT+5,691 miles
PASS
Mileage120,873 miles
Since last MOT+5,130 miles
PASS
Mileage115,743 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,743 miles
Since last MOT+5,524 miles
PASS
Mileage110,219 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,219 miles
Since last MOT+6,044 miles
PASS
Mileage104,175 miles
Since last MOT+7,076 miles
PASS
Mileage97,099 miles
Since last MOT+7,763 miles
PASS
Mileage89,336 miles
Since last MOT+7,149 miles
PASS
Mileage82,187 miles
Since last MOT+7,280 miles
PASS
Mileage74,907 miles
Since last MOT+10,519 miles
PASS
Mileage64,388 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 WRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2792cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeLC — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LC51 WRX

What car is LC51 WRX?

LC51 WRX is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2792cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2001.

What is the mileage of LC51 WRX?

The last recorded mileage for LC51 WRX was 171,898 miles, recorded on 4 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LC51 WRX passed its MOT?

LC51 WRX has had 24 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (20 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Jul 2026.

Is LC51 WRX ULEZ compliant?

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

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