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LS51 ASU

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 128,848 miles on the clock, averaging 12,388 miles per year, above 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 LS51 ASU

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,848
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
12,388

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading128,848 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,388
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LS51 ASU 26k52k77k103k129k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,848 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,848 miles
Since last MOT+16,252 miles
PASS
Mileage112,596 miles
Since last MOT+13,072 miles
PASS
Mileage99,524 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,524 miles
Since last MOT+20,890 miles
PASS
Mileage78,634 miles
Since last MOT+19,673 miles
PASS
Mileage58,961 miles
Since last MOT+7,161 miles
PASS
Mileage51,800 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,800 miles
Since last MOT+10,134 miles
PASS
Mileage41,666 miles
Since last MOT+7,636 miles
PASS
Mileage34,030 miles
Since last MOT+7,895 miles
PASS
Mileage26,135 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 ASU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeLS — Stanmore, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LS51 ASU

What car is LS51 ASU?

LS51 ASU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2001.

What is the mileage of LS51 ASU?

The last recorded mileage for LS51 ASU was 128,848 miles, recorded on 29 Dec 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LS51 ASU passed its MOT?

LS51 ASU has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 29 Dec 2014.

Is LS51 ASU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LS51 ASU 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 LS51 ASU?

LS51 ASU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.