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LD51 RYM

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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 11 (59% pass rate). It has 163,663 miles on the clock, averaging 6,256 miles per year, 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 LD51 RYM

MOT Status
Due date passed
163,663
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2005
59%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
6,256

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading163,663 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,110
Average per year6,256
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LD51 RYM 47k76k105k135k164k '05'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage163,663 miles
Since last MOT+10,110 miles
PASS
Mileage153,553 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,553 miles
Since last MOT+10,456 miles
PASS
Mileage143,097 miles
Since last MOT+5,055 miles
PASS
Mileage138,042 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,042 miles
Since last MOT+4,081 miles
PASS
Mileage133,961 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,961 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,939 miles
Since last MOT+4,869 miles
PASS
Mileage129,070 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,050 miles
Since last MOT+5,867 miles
PASS
Mileage123,183 miles
Since last MOT+9,404 miles
PASS
Mileage113,779 miles
Since last MOT+4,908 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,871 miles
Since last MOT+9,562 miles
PASS
Mileage99,309 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,309 miles
Since last MOT+5,000 miles
PASS
Mileage94,309 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,308 miles
Since last MOT+306 miles
PASS
Mileage94,002 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,002 miles
Since last MOT+9,478 miles
PASS
Mileage84,524 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,524 miles
Since last MOT+8,912 miles
PASS
Mileage75,612 miles
Since last MOT+8,802 miles
PASS
Mileage66,810 miles
Since last MOT+5,408 miles
PASS
Mileage61,402 miles
Since last MOT+7,086 miles
PASS
Mileage54,316 miles
Since last MOT+7,144 miles
PASS
Mileage47,172 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 RYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeLD — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LD51 RYM

What car is LD51 RYM?

LD51 RYM is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2001.

What is the mileage of LD51 RYM?

The last recorded mileage for LD51 RYM was 163,663 miles, recorded on 12 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LD51 RYM passed its MOT?

LD51 RYM has had 27 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (16 passes, 11 failures). It last was tested on 12 Mar 2024.

Is LD51 RYM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LD51 RYM 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 LD51 RYM?

LD51 RYM is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.