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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 115,106 miles on the clock, averaging 5,691 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 LR51 BFY
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 115,106 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,595 |
| Average per year | 5,691 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | LR51 BFY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LR — Stanmore, London |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About LR51 BFY
What car is LR51 BFY?
LR51 BFY is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2001.
What is the mileage of LR51 BFY?
The last recorded mileage for LR51 BFY was 115,106 miles, recorded on 16 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LR51 BFY passed its MOT?
LR51 BFY has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 Mar 2020.
Is LR51 BFY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR51 BFY 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 BFY?
LR51 BFY is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.