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LR51 YBL

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 85,686 miles on the clock, averaging 4,993 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 YBL

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,686
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,993

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

Low mileage
Latest reading85,686 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-813
Average per year4,993
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR51 YBL 12k30k49k67k86k '05'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,686 miles
PASS
Mileage86,499 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,499 miles
Since last MOT+117 miles
PASS
Mileage86,382 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,380 miles
Since last MOT+31,843 miles
PASS
Mileage54,537 miles
Since last MOT+19,618 miles
PASS
Mileage34,919 miles
Since last MOT+2,439 miles
PASS
Mileage32,480 miles
Since last MOT+1,521 miles
PASS
Mileage30,959 miles
Since last MOT+1,672 miles
PASS
Mileage29,287 miles
Since last MOT+1,288 miles
PASS
Mileage27,999 miles
Since last MOT+2,765 miles
PASS
Mileage25,234 miles
Since last MOT+2,134 miles
PASS
Mileage23,100 miles
Since last MOT+2,381 miles
PASS
Mileage20,719 miles
Since last MOT+2,812 miles
PASS
Mileage17,907 miles
Since last MOT+3,250 miles
PASS
Mileage14,657 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage14,652 miles
Since last MOT+2,767 miles
PASS
Mileage11,885 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 YBL
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 YBL

What car is LR51 YBL?

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

What is the mileage of LR51 YBL?

The last recorded mileage for LR51 YBL was 85,686 miles, recorded on 9 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR51 YBL passed its MOT?

LR51 YBL has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Jul 2020.

Is LR51 YBL ULEZ compliant?

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

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