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LR51 PLX

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Green Registered in Stanmore, London · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourGreen
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 79,985 miles on the clock, averaging 5,887 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 PLX

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,985
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
5,887

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 reading79,985 miles
Reading date
Miles last year52
Average per year5,887
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR51 PLX 34k45k57k68k80k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,985 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,933 miles
Since last MOT+6,238 miles
PASS
Mileage73,695 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,695 miles
Since last MOT+5,362 miles
PASS
Mileage68,333 miles
Since last MOT+86 miles
PASS
Mileage68,247 miles
Since last MOT+14,213 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,034 miles
Since last MOT+6,812 miles
PASS
Mileage47,222 miles
Since last MOT+1,226 miles
PASS
Mileage45,996 miles
Since last MOT+4,483 miles
PASS
Mileage41,513 miles
Since last MOT+7,579 miles
PASS
Mileage33,934 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LR51 PLX

What car is LR51 PLX?

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

What is the mileage of LR51 PLX?

The last recorded mileage for LR51 PLX was 79,985 miles, recorded on 18 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR51 PLX passed its MOT?

LR51 PLX has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 18 Sep 2014.

Is LR51 PLX ULEZ compliant?

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

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