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LF51 NXE

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 95,619 miles on the clock, averaging 5,130 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 NXE

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,619
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,130

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 reading95,619 miles
Reading date
Miles last year37
Average per year5,130
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LF51 NXE 31k47k63k80k96k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,619 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,582 miles
Since last MOT+6,521 miles
PASS
Mileage89,061 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,061 miles
Since last MOT+188 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,873 miles
Since last MOT+3,421 miles
PASS
Mileage85,452 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,452 miles
Since last MOT+7,426 miles
PASS
Mileage78,026 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,974 miles
Since last MOT+4,921 miles
PASS
Mileage73,053 miles
Since last MOT+62 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,991 miles
Since last MOT+4,591 miles
PASS
Mileage68,400 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,352 miles
Since last MOT+4,726 miles
PASS
Mileage63,626 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,626 miles
Since last MOT+7,574 miles
PASS
Mileage56,052 miles
Since last MOT+6,346 miles
PASS
Mileage49,706 miles
Since last MOT+5,878 miles
PASS
Mileage43,828 miles
Since last MOT+5,072 miles
PASS
Mileage38,756 miles
Since last MOT+4,483 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,273 miles
Since last MOT+3,015 miles
PASS
Mileage31,258 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LF51 NXE

What car is LF51 NXE?

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

What is the mileage of LF51 NXE?

The last recorded mileage for LF51 NXE was 95,619 miles, recorded on 29 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LF51 NXE passed its MOT?

LF51 NXE has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 29 May 2019.

Is LF51 NXE ULEZ compliant?

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

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