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At a glance
This 2001 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 133,712 miles on the clock, averaging 9,696 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 MA51 OPU
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 133,712 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | -116 |
| Average per year | 9,696 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MA51 OPU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| 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 OPU
What car is MA51 OPU?
MA51 OPU is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.
What is the mileage of MA51 OPU?
The last recorded mileage for MA51 OPU was 133,712 miles, recorded on 12 Jan 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MA51 OPU passed its MOT?
MA51 OPU has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 12 Jan 2015.
Is MA51 OPU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA51 OPU 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 OPU?
MA51 OPU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.