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LF51 LXB

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 94,574 miles on the clock, averaging 7,080 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 LXB

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,574
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
7,080

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 reading94,574 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year7,080
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LF51 LXB 28k44k61k78k95k '07'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,574 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,571 miles
Since last MOT+9,151 miles
PASS
Mileage85,420 miles
Since last MOT+17,228 miles
PASS
Mileage68,192 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,192 miles
Since last MOT+6,684 miles
PASS
Mileage61,508 miles
Since last MOT+4,658 miles
PASS
Mileage56,850 miles
Since last MOT+5,135 miles
PASS
Mileage51,715 miles
Since last MOT+4,821 miles
PASS
Mileage46,894 miles
Since last MOT+6,429 miles
PASS
Mileage40,465 miles
Since last MOT+5,774 miles
PASS
Mileage34,691 miles
Since last MOT+7,188 miles
PASS
Mileage27,503 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,503 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 LXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeLF — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LF51 LXB

What car is LF51 LXB?

LF51 LXB is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2001.

What is the mileage of LF51 LXB?

The last recorded mileage for LF51 LXB was 94,574 miles, recorded on 24 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LF51 LXB passed its MOT?

LF51 LXB has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 Jun 2016.

Is LF51 LXB ULEZ compliant?

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

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