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LF51 SVV

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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 6 (78% pass rate). It has 91,151 miles on the clock, averaging 3,384 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 SVV

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,151
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2005
78%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
3,384

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading91,151 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,384
Average per year3,384
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LF51 SVV 24k40k57k74k91k '05'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,151 miles
Since last MOT+2,384 miles
PASS
Mileage88,767 miles
Since last MOT+338 miles
PASS
Mileage88,429 miles
Since last MOT+454 miles
PASS
Mileage87,975 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,975 miles
Since last MOT+471 miles
PASS
Mileage87,504 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,504 miles
Since last MOT+1,001 miles
PASS
Mileage86,503 miles
Since last MOT+371 miles
PASS
Mileage86,132 miles
Since last MOT+738 miles
PASS
Mileage85,394 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,394 miles
Since last MOT+2,359 miles
PASS
Mileage83,035 miles
Since last MOT+2,031 miles
PASS
Mileage81,004 miles
Since last MOT+7,390 miles
PASS
Mileage73,614 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,614 miles
Since last MOT+5,313 miles
PASS
Mileage68,301 miles
Since last MOT+3,869 miles
PASS
Mileage64,432 miles
Since last MOT+4,540 miles
PASS
Mileage59,892 miles
Since last MOT+4,137 miles
PASS
Mileage55,755 miles
Since last MOT+5,755 miles
PASS
Mileage50,000 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,000 miles
Since last MOT+5,077 miles
PASS
Mileage44,923 miles
Since last MOT+4,614 miles
PASS
Mileage40,309 miles
Since last MOT+4,228 miles
PASS
Mileage36,081 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,080 miles
Since last MOT+5,344 miles
PASS
Mileage30,736 miles
Since last MOT+7,138 miles
PASS
Mileage23,598 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 SVV
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 SVV

What car is LF51 SVV?

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

What is the mileage of LF51 SVV?

The last recorded mileage for LF51 SVV was 91,151 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LF51 SVV passed its MOT?

LF51 SVV has had 27 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (21 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Oct 2025.

Is LF51 SVV ULEZ compliant?

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

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