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 1390cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 119,357 miles on the clock, averaging 3,467 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for LR51 BUW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 119,357 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,303 |
| Average per year | 3,467 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | LR51 BUW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LR — Stanmore, London |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About LR51 BUW
What car is LR51 BUW?
LR51 BUW is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2001.
What is the mileage of LR51 BUW?
The last recorded mileage for LR51 BUW was 119,357 miles, recorded on 30 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LR51 BUW passed its MOT?
LR51 BUW has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 30 Jul 2026.
Is LR51 BUW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR51 BUW 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 BUW?
LR51 BUW is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.