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LF51 AKJ

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 137,899 miles on the clock, averaging 8,909 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for LF51 AKJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,899
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,909

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading137,899 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,909
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LF51 AKJ 49k71k93k116k138k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,899 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,899 miles
Since last MOT+5,192 miles
PASS
Mileage132,707 miles
Since last MOT+5,696 miles
PASS
Mileage127,011 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,981 miles
Since last MOT+9,725 miles
PASS
Mileage117,256 miles
Since last MOT+9,330 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,926 miles
Since last MOT+9,558 miles
PASS
Mileage98,368 miles
Since last MOT+9,815 miles
PASS
Mileage88,553 miles
Since last MOT+5,655 miles
PASS
Mileage82,898 miles
Since last MOT+12,017 miles
PASS
Mileage70,881 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,881 miles
Since last MOT+11,381 miles
PASS
Mileage59,500 miles
Since last MOT+10,928 miles
PASS
Mileage48,572 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 AKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeLF — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LF51 AKJ

What car is LF51 AKJ?

LF51 AKJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2001.

What is the mileage of LF51 AKJ?

The last recorded mileage for LF51 AKJ was 137,899 miles, recorded on 1 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LF51 AKJ passed its MOT?

LF51 AKJ has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Nov 2016.

Is LF51 AKJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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