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MU51 EAA

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2792cc

Silver Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine2792cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 2792cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 141,229 miles on the clock, averaging 6,984 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.8 VR6 engine is known for aqp/aue and component.

MOT & Mileage History for MU51 EAA

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,229
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,984

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading141,229 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,348
Average per year6,984
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MU51 EAA 20k51k81k111k141k '05'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,229 miles
Since last MOT+6,348 miles
PASS
Mileage134,881 miles
Since last MOT+8,536 miles
PASS
Mileage126,345 miles
Since last MOT+66 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,279 miles
Since last MOT+4,954 miles
PASS
Mileage121,325 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,315 miles
Since last MOT+3,730 miles
PASS
Mileage117,585 miles
Since last MOT+5,331 miles
PASS
Mileage112,254 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,239 miles
Since last MOT+6,874 miles
PASS
Mileage105,365 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,365 miles
Since last MOT+5,456 miles
PASS
Mileage99,909 miles
Since last MOT+4,078 miles
PASS
Mileage95,831 miles
Since last MOT+1,650 miles
PASS
Mileage94,181 miles
PASS
Mileage124,314 miles
Since last MOT+57,344 miles
PASS
Mileage66,970 miles
Since last MOT+14,679 miles
PASS
Mileage52,291 miles
Since last MOT+7,481 miles
PASS
Mileage44,810 miles
Since last MOT+7,789 miles
PASS
Mileage37,021 miles
Since last MOT+9,037 miles
PASS
Mileage27,984 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,984 miles
Since last MOT+5,876 miles
PASS
Mileage22,108 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,108 miles
Since last MOT+1,724 miles
PASS
Mileage20,384 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 EAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2792cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeMU — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About MU51 EAA

What car is MU51 EAA?

MU51 EAA is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2792cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.

What is the mileage of MU51 EAA?

The last recorded mileage for MU51 EAA was 141,229 miles, recorded on 22 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MU51 EAA passed its MOT?

MU51 EAA has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Mar 2023.

Is MU51 EAA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MU51 EAA 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 EAA?

MU51 EAA is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.