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 1595cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 76,444 miles on the clock, averaging 4,682 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 MU51 BCV
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 76,444 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,682 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MU51 BCV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MU — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About MU51 BCV
What car is MU51 BCV?
MU51 BCV is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.
What is the mileage of MU51 BCV?
The last recorded mileage for MU51 BCV was 76,444 miles, recorded on 24 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MU51 BCV passed its MOT?
MU51 BCV has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 Nov 2015.
Is MU51 BCV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MU51 BCV 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 MU51 BCV?
MU51 BCV is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.