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LF51 SVJ

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 115,132 miles on the clock, averaging 5,687 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 SVJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,132
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,687

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 reading115,132 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,561
Average per year5,687
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LF51 SVJ 41k59k78k96k115k '05'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,132 miles
Since last MOT+2,561 miles
PASS
Mileage112,571 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,570 miles
Since last MOT+2,513 miles
PASS
Mileage110,057 miles
Since last MOT+3,069 miles
PASS
Mileage106,988 miles
Since last MOT+3,528 miles
PASS
Mileage103,460 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,448 miles
Since last MOT+4,099 miles
PASS
Mileage99,349 miles
Since last MOT+3,731 miles
PASS
Mileage95,618 miles
Since last MOT+12,818 miles
PASS
Mileage82,800 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,800 miles
Since last MOT+14,145 miles
PASS
Mileage68,655 miles
Since last MOT+10,714 miles
PASS
Mileage57,941 miles
Since last MOT+6,454 miles
PASS
Mileage51,487 miles
Since last MOT+5,484 miles
PASS
Mileage46,003 miles
Since last MOT+5,403 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,600 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 SVJ
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 SVJ

What car is LF51 SVJ?

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

What is the mileage of LF51 SVJ?

The last recorded mileage for LF51 SVJ was 115,132 miles, recorded on 27 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LF51 SVJ passed its MOT?

LF51 SVJ has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Nov 2018.

Is LF51 SVJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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