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LF51 NZS

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 174,475 miles on the clock, averaging 13,345 miles per year, above 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 NZS

MOT Status
Due date passed
174,475
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
13,345

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading174,475 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,345
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LF51 NZS 41k75k108k141k174k '05'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage174,475 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage174,475 miles
Since last MOT+14,692 miles
PASS
Mileage159,783 miles
Since last MOT+15,027 miles
PASS
Mileage144,756 miles
Since last MOT+14,887 miles
PASS
Mileage129,869 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,869 miles
Since last MOT+16,320 miles
PASS
Mileage113,549 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,549 miles
Since last MOT+8,752 miles
PASS
Mileage104,797 miles
Since last MOT+11,558 miles
PASS
Mileage93,239 miles
Since last MOT+11,488 miles
PASS
Mileage81,751 miles
Since last MOT+10,729 miles
PASS
Mileage71,022 miles
Since last MOT+14,229 miles
PASS
Mileage56,793 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,789 miles
Since last MOT+15,528 miles
PASS
Mileage41,261 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LF51 NZS

What car is LF51 NZS?

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

What is the mileage of LF51 NZS?

The last recorded mileage for LF51 NZS was 174,475 miles, recorded on 7 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LF51 NZS passed its MOT?

LF51 NZS has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 7 Sep 2015.

Is LF51 NZS ULEZ compliant?

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

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