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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 145,306 miles on the clock, averaging 6,220 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for MA51 BZE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 145,306 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3 |
| Average per year | 6,220 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MA51 BZE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About MA51 BZE
What car is MA51 BZE?
MA51 BZE is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.
What is the mileage of MA51 BZE?
The last recorded mileage for MA51 BZE was 145,306 miles, recorded on 25 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MA51 BZE passed its MOT?
MA51 BZE has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 25 Sep 2019.
Is MA51 BZE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA51 BZE 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 MA51 BZE?
MA51 BZE is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.