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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 106,178 miles on the clock, averaging 6,760 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for MX51 BFY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 106,178 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 63 |
| Average per year | 6,760 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MX51 BFY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| 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 BFY
What car is MX51 BFY?
MX51 BFY is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.
What is the mileage of MX51 BFY?
The last recorded mileage for MX51 BFY was 106,178 miles, recorded on 20 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MX51 BFY passed its MOT?
MX51 BFY has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 20 Feb 2018.
Is MX51 BFY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MX51 BFY 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 BFY?
MX51 BFY is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.