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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 86,375 miles on the clock, averaging 4,883 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for MA51 ORC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 86,375 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,467 |
| Average per year | 4,883 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MA51 ORC |
| 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 ORC
What car is MA51 ORC?
MA51 ORC is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.
What is the mileage of MA51 ORC?
The last recorded mileage for MA51 ORC was 86,375 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MA51 ORC passed its MOT?
MA51 ORC has had 15 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (14 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 31 Oct 2018.
Is MA51 ORC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA51 ORC 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 ORC?
MA51 ORC is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.