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LR51 PLV

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
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 1595cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 57,584 miles on the clock, averaging 2,297 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 PLV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
57,584
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
2,297

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading57,584 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year2,297
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR51 PLV 13k24k35k47k58k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage57,584 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,583 miles
Since last MOT+7,257 miles
PASS
Mileage50,326 miles
Since last MOT+435 miles
PASS
Mileage49,891 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,891 miles
Since last MOT+1,623 miles
PASS
Mileage48,268 miles
Since last MOT+1,803 miles
PASS
Mileage46,465 miles
Since last MOT+1,207 miles
PASS
Mileage45,258 miles
Since last MOT+1,213 miles
PASS
Mileage44,045 miles
Since last MOT+1,666 miles
PASS
Mileage42,379 miles
Since last MOT+1,851 miles
PASS
Mileage40,528 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,528 miles
Since last MOT+2,144 miles
PASS
Mileage38,384 miles
Since last MOT+2,257 miles
PASS
Mileage36,127 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,127 miles
Since last MOT+2,280 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,847 miles
Since last MOT+3,033 miles
PASS
Mileage30,814 miles
Since last MOT+2,983 miles
PASS
Mileage27,831 miles
Since last MOT+3,000 miles
PASS
Mileage24,831 miles
Since last MOT+2,816 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,015 miles
Since last MOT+2,859 miles
PASS
Mileage19,156 miles
Since last MOT+2,272 miles
PASS
Mileage16,884 miles
Since last MOT+2,021 miles
PASS
Mileage14,863 miles
Since last MOT+1,517 miles
PASS
Mileage13,346 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LR51 PLV

What car is LR51 PLV?

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

What is the mileage of LR51 PLV?

The last recorded mileage for LR51 PLV was 57,584 miles, recorded on 23 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR51 PLV passed its MOT?

LR51 PLV has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Dec 2025.

Is LR51 PLV ULEZ compliant?

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

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