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LF51 PGU

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Green Registered in Wimbledon, London · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGreen
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 124,419 miles on the clock, averaging 3,619 miles per year, well 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 PGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,419
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
3,619

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

Low mileage
Latest reading124,419 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,216
Average per year3,619
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LF51 PGU 62k78k93k109k124k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,419 miles
Since last MOT+3,216 miles
PASS
Mileage121,203 miles
Since last MOT+2,192 miles
PASS
Mileage119,011 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,011 miles
Since last MOT+3,143 miles
PASS
Mileage115,868 miles
Since last MOT+4,840 miles
PASS
Mileage111,028 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,028 miles
Since last MOT+2,784 miles
PASS
Mileage108,244 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,243 miles
Since last MOT+3,357 miles
PASS
Mileage104,886 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,886 miles
Since last MOT+2,255 miles
PASS
Mileage102,631 miles
Since last MOT+1,368 miles
PASS
Mileage101,263 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,263 miles
Since last MOT+2,561 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,702 miles
Since last MOT+2,192 miles
PASS
Mileage96,510 miles
Since last MOT+3,774 miles
PASS
Mileage92,736 miles
Since last MOT+2,363 miles
PASS
Mileage90,373 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,372 miles
Since last MOT+2,976 miles
PASS
Mileage87,396 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,396 miles
Since last MOT+4,408 miles
PASS
Mileage82,988 miles
Since last MOT+6,013 miles
PASS
Mileage76,975 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,975 miles
Since last MOT+4,912 miles
PASS
Mileage72,063 miles
Since last MOT+9,634 miles
PASS
Mileage62,429 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LF51 PGU

What car is LF51 PGU?

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

What is the mileage of LF51 PGU?

The last recorded mileage for LF51 PGU was 124,419 miles, recorded on 20 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LF51 PGU passed its MOT?

LF51 PGU has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 20 Dec 2023.

Is LF51 PGU ULEZ compliant?

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

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