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MX51 BFA

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2300cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine2300cc
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 2300cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 106,202 miles on the clock, averaging 5,487 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MX51 BFA

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,202
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2005
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,487

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 reading106,202 miles
Reading date
Miles last year50
Average per year5,487
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MX51 BFA 32k51k69k88k106k '05'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,202 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,152 miles
Since last MOT+4,556 miles
PASS
Mileage101,596 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,596 miles
Since last MOT+4,674 miles
PASS
Mileage96,922 miles
Since last MOT+10,061 miles
PASS
Mileage86,861 miles
Since last MOT+7,001 miles
PASS
Mileage79,860 miles
Since last MOT+1,095 miles
PASS
Mileage78,765 miles
Since last MOT+5,013 miles
PASS
Mileage73,752 miles
Since last MOT+6,141 miles
PASS
Mileage67,611 miles
Since last MOT+93 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,518 miles
Since last MOT+5,960 miles
PASS
Mileage61,558 miles
Since last MOT+5,711 miles
PASS
Mileage55,847 miles
Since last MOT+43,165 miles
PASS
Mileage12,682 miles
PASS
Mileage45,321 miles
Since last MOT+7,053 miles
PASS
Mileage38,268 miles
Since last MOT+6,146 miles
PASS
Mileage32,122 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 BFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2300cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeMX — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About MX51 BFA

What car is MX51 BFA?

MX51 BFA is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2300cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.

What is the mileage of MX51 BFA?

The last recorded mileage for MX51 BFA was 106,202 miles, recorded on 4 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MX51 BFA passed its MOT?

MX51 BFA has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 4 Apr 2019.

Is MX51 BFA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MX51 BFA 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 BFA?

MX51 BFA is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.