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MU51 EXP

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 107,350 miles on the clock, averaging 4,379 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 EXP

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,350
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
91%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
4,379

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

Low mileage
Latest reading107,350 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,813
Average per year4,379
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MU51 EXP 63k74k85k96k107k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,350 miles
Since last MOT+2,813 miles
PASS
Mileage104,537 miles
Since last MOT+2,616 miles
PASS
Mileage101,921 miles
Since last MOT+3,072 miles
PASS
Mileage98,849 miles
Since last MOT+1,319 miles
PASS
Mileage97,530 miles
Since last MOT+2,178 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,352 miles
Since last MOT+3,522 miles
PASS
Mileage91,830 miles
Since last MOT+3,723 miles
PASS
Mileage88,107 miles
Since last MOT+2,592 miles
PASS
Mileage85,515 miles
Since last MOT+9,423 miles
PASS
Mileage76,092 miles
Since last MOT+12,977 miles
PASS
Mileage63,115 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 EXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeMU — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About MU51 EXP

What car is MU51 EXP?

MU51 EXP is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.

What is the mileage of MU51 EXP?

The last recorded mileage for MU51 EXP was 107,350 miles, recorded on 27 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MU51 EXP passed its MOT?

MU51 EXP has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 27 Sep 2016.

Is MU51 EXP ULEZ compliant?

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

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