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LF51 AAE

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
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 1595cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 109,655 miles on the clock, averaging 6,777 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 LF51 AAE

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,655
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,777

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 reading109,655 miles
Reading date
Miles last year126
Average per year6,777
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LF51 AAE 29k49k69k89k110k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,655 miles
Since last MOT+126 miles
PASS
Mileage109,529 miles
Since last MOT+3,539 miles
PASS
Mileage105,990 miles
Since last MOT+4,419 miles
PASS
Mileage101,571 miles
Since last MOT+4,371 miles
PASS
Mileage97,200 miles
Since last MOT+3,784 miles
PASS
Mileage93,416 miles
Since last MOT+5,986 miles
PASS
Mileage87,430 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,429 miles
Since last MOT+9,391 miles
PASS
Mileage78,038 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,038 miles
Since last MOT+8,921 miles
PASS
Mileage69,117 miles
Since last MOT+15,059 miles
PASS
Mileage54,058 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,058 miles
Since last MOT+10,907 miles
PASS
Mileage43,151 miles
Since last MOT+14,501 miles
PASS
Mileage28,650 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,650 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 AAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeLF — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LF51 AAE

What car is LF51 AAE?

LF51 AAE is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2001.

What is the mileage of LF51 AAE?

The last recorded mileage for LF51 AAE was 109,655 miles, recorded on 19 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LF51 AAE passed its MOT?

LF51 AAE has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 Dec 2017.

Is LF51 AAE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LF51 AAE 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 LF51 AAE?

LF51 AAE is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.