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LF51 YHV

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
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 1781cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 171,183 miles on the clock, averaging 12,564 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LF51 YHV

MOT Status
Due date passed
171,183
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
12,564

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading171,183 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,564
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LF51 YHV 26k62k98k135k171k '05'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,183 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,183 miles
Since last MOT+12,152 miles
PASS
Mileage159,031 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,031 miles
Since last MOT+11,827 miles
PASS
Mileage147,204 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,204 miles
Since last MOT+13,245 miles
PASS
Mileage133,959 miles
Since last MOT+12,235 miles
PASS
Mileage121,724 miles
Since last MOT+11,569 miles
PASS
Mileage110,155 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,155 miles
Since last MOT+16,727 miles
PASS
Mileage93,428 miles
Since last MOT+15,298 miles
PASS
Mileage78,130 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,130 miles
Since last MOT+14,964 miles
PASS
Mileage63,166 miles
Since last MOT+6,724 miles
PASS
Mileage56,442 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,442 miles
Since last MOT+14,414 miles
PASS
Mileage42,028 miles
Since last MOT+255 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,773 miles
Since last MOT+16,208 miles
PASS
Mileage25,565 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 YHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeLF — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LF51 YHV

What car is LF51 YHV?

LF51 YHV is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2001.

What is the mileage of LF51 YHV?

The last recorded mileage for LF51 YHV was 171,183 miles, recorded on 22 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LF51 YHV passed its MOT?

LF51 YHV has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 22 May 2017.

Is LF51 YHV ULEZ compliant?

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

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