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LF51 SYS

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 90,498 miles on the clock, averaging 5,509 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 SYS

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,498
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,509

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

Below average
Latest reading90,498 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,509
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LF51 SYS 14k33k52k71k90k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,498 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,498 miles
Since last MOT+6,598 miles
PASS
Mileage83,900 miles
Since last MOT+8,341 miles
PASS
Mileage75,559 miles
Since last MOT+6,316 miles
PASS
Mileage69,243 miles
Since last MOT+5,766 miles
PASS
Mileage63,477 miles
Since last MOT+3,857 miles
PASS
Mileage59,620 miles
Since last MOT+4,781 miles
PASS
Mileage54,839 miles
Since last MOT+4,010 miles
PASS
Mileage50,829 miles
Since last MOT+4,255 miles
PASS
Mileage46,574 miles
Since last MOT+5,300 miles
PASS
Mileage41,274 miles
Since last MOT+4,104 miles
PASS
Mileage37,170 miles
Since last MOT+4,196 miles
PASS
Mileage32,974 miles
Since last MOT+7,179 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,795 miles
Since last MOT+5,836 miles
PASS
Mileage19,959 miles
Since last MOT+6,075 miles
PASS
Mileage13,884 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 SYS
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 SYS

What car is LF51 SYS?

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

What is the mileage of LF51 SYS?

The last recorded mileage for LF51 SYS was 90,498 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LF51 SYS passed its MOT?

LF51 SYS has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2020.

Is LF51 SYS ULEZ compliant?

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

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