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LF51 SXJ

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 113,945 miles on the clock, averaging 4,975 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 SXJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,945
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2005
88%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,975

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading113,945 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,309
Average per year4,975
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LF51 SXJ 41k59k77k96k114k '05'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,945 miles
Since last MOT+6,309 miles
PASS
Mileage107,636 miles
Since last MOT+4,983 miles
PASS
Mileage102,653 miles
Since last MOT+2,167 miles
PASS
Mileage100,486 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,467 miles
Since last MOT+2,668 miles
PASS
Mileage97,799 miles
Since last MOT+2,981 miles
PASS
Mileage94,818 miles
Since last MOT+2,603 miles
PASS
Mileage92,215 miles
Since last MOT+2,885 miles
PASS
Mileage89,330 miles
Since last MOT+3,074 miles
PASS
Mileage86,256 miles
Since last MOT+2,316 miles
PASS
Mileage83,940 miles
Since last MOT+2,824 miles
PASS
Mileage81,116 miles
Since last MOT+6,180 miles
PASS
Mileage74,936 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,936 miles
Since last MOT+8,515 miles
PASS
Mileage66,421 miles
Since last MOT+14,702 miles
PASS
Mileage51,719 miles
Since last MOT+10,703 miles
PASS
Mileage41,016 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 SXJ
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 SXJ

What car is LF51 SXJ?

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

What is the mileage of LF51 SXJ?

The last recorded mileage for LF51 SXJ was 113,945 miles, recorded on 29 Jun 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LF51 SXJ passed its MOT?

LF51 SXJ has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 29 Jun 2020.

Is LF51 SXJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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