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LR51 BCF

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Red Registered in Stanmore, London · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourRed
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 1595cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 49,880 miles on the clock, averaging 2,060 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 LR51 BCF

MOT Status
Due date passed
49,880
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2005
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
2,060

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading49,880 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year2,060
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR51 BCF 29k34k39k45k50k '05'16'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage49,880 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
PASS
Mileage49,879 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,879 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage49,879 miles
Since last MOT+352 miles
PASS
Mileage49,527 miles
Since last MOT+1,427 miles
PASS
Mileage48,100 miles
Since last MOT+1,450 miles
PASS
Mileage46,650 miles
Since last MOT+3,063 miles
PASS
Mileage43,587 miles
Since last MOT+3,183 miles
PASS
Mileage40,404 miles
Since last MOT+1,467 miles
PASS
Mileage38,937 miles
Since last MOT+4,661 miles
PASS
Mileage34,276 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,275 miles
Since last MOT+5,760 miles
PASS
Mileage28,515 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 BCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LR51 BCF

What car is LR51 BCF?

LR51 BCF is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2001.

What is the mileage of LR51 BCF?

The last recorded mileage for LR51 BCF was 49,880 miles, recorded on 23 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR51 BCF passed its MOT?

LR51 BCF has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 23 Jan 2016.

Is LR51 BCF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR51 BCF 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 LR51 BCF?

LR51 BCF is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.