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 1390cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 104,903 miles on the clock, averaging 8,698 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for MX51 BBJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 104,903 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 21,070 |
| Average per year | 8,698 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MX51 BBJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MX — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About MX51 BBJ
What car is MX51 BBJ?
MX51 BBJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.
What is the mileage of MX51 BBJ?
The last recorded mileage for MX51 BBJ was 104,903 miles, recorded on 21 Aug 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MX51 BBJ passed its MOT?
MX51 BBJ has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Aug 2013.
Is MX51 BBJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MX51 BBJ 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 MX51 BBJ?
MX51 BBJ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.