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 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 144,197 miles on the clock, averaging 7,342 miles per year, 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 DWX
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 144,197 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,342 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MU51 DWX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| 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 DWX
What car is MU51 DWX?
MU51 DWX is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.
What is the mileage of MU51 DWX?
The last recorded mileage for MU51 DWX was 144,197 miles, recorded on 4 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MU51 DWX passed its MOT?
MU51 DWX has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Mar 2017.
Is MU51 DWX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MU51 DWX 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 DWX?
MU51 DWX is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.