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LR51 BNB

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, 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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 85,428 miles on the clock, averaging 6,366 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 BNB

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,428
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2005
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,366

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 reading85,428 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,366
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR51 BNB 27k41k56k71k85k '05'14'09

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,428 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,428 miles
Since last MOT+1,798 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,630 miles
Since last MOT+2,906 miles
PASS
Mileage80,724 miles
Since last MOT+5,292 miles
PASS
Mileage75,432 miles
Since last MOT+7,866 miles
PASS
Mileage67,566 miles
Since last MOT+4,706 miles
PASS
Mileage62,860 miles
Since last MOT+5,388 miles
PASS
Mileage57,472 miles
Since last MOT+3,318 miles
PASS
Mileage54,154 miles
Since last MOT+7,673 miles
PASS
Mileage46,481 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,478 miles
Since last MOT+10,001 miles
PASS
Mileage36,477 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,477 miles
Since last MOT+9,643 miles
PASS
Mileage26,834 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 BNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LR51 BNB

What car is LR51 BNB?

LR51 BNB is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2001.

What is the mileage of LR51 BNB?

The last recorded mileage for LR51 BNB was 85,428 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR51 BNB passed its MOT?

LR51 BNB has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 31 Oct 2014.

Is LR51 BNB ULEZ compliant?

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

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