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MU51 KJE

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 1598cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 7 (75% pass rate). It has 107,303 miles on the clock, averaging 3,422 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 KJE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
107,303
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
3,422

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 reading107,303 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,453
Average per year3,422
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MU51 KJE 42k58k75k91k107k '06'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,303 miles
Since last MOT+1,453 miles
PASS
Mileage105,850 miles
Since last MOT+1,578 miles
PASS
Mileage104,272 miles
Since last MOT+1,838 miles
PASS
Mileage102,434 miles
Since last MOT+2,781 miles
PASS
Mileage99,653 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,648 miles
PASS
Mileage157,165 miles
Since last MOT+61,246 miles
PASS
Mileage95,919 miles
Since last MOT+2,326 miles
PASS
Mileage93,593 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,569 miles
Since last MOT+2,944 miles
PASS
Mileage90,625 miles
Since last MOT+3,798 miles
PASS
Mileage86,827 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,821 miles
Since last MOT+3,593 miles
PASS
Mileage83,228 miles
Since last MOT+131 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,097 miles
Since last MOT+5,040 miles
PASS
Mileage78,057 miles
Since last MOT+92 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,965 miles
Since last MOT+5,151 miles
PASS
Mileage72,814 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
PASS
Mileage72,808 miles
Since last MOT+959 miles
PASS
Mileage71,849 miles
Since last MOT+2,791 miles
PASS
Mileage69,058 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,057 miles
Since last MOT+5,598 miles
PASS
Mileage63,459 miles
Since last MOT+4,572 miles
PASS
Mileage58,887 miles
Since last MOT+4,695 miles
PASS
Mileage54,192 miles
Since last MOT+6,259 miles
PASS
Mileage47,933 miles
Since last MOT+6,094 miles
PASS
Mileage41,839 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,839 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 KJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeMU — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About MU51 KJE

What car is MU51 KJE?

MU51 KJE is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.

What is the mileage of MU51 KJE?

The last recorded mileage for MU51 KJE was 107,303 miles, recorded on 17 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MU51 KJE passed its MOT?

MU51 KJE has had 28 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (21 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 17 Oct 2025.

Is MU51 KJE ULEZ compliant?

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

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