Vehicle summary
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 39,569 miles on the clock, averaging 2,398 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 SXL
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 39,569 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,476 |
| Average per year | 2,398 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | LF51 SXL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LF — Wimbledon, London |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About LF51 SXL
What car is LF51 SXL?
LF51 SXL is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2001.
What is the mileage of LF51 SXL?
The last recorded mileage for LF51 SXL was 39,569 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LF51 SXL passed its MOT?
LF51 SXL has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 20 Jan 2015.
Is LF51 SXL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LF51 SXL 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 SXL?
LF51 SXL is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.