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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 141,267 miles on the clock, averaging 6,864 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 BUO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 141,267 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,992 |
| Average per year | 6,864 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MX51 BUO |
| 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 BUO
What car is MX51 BUO?
MX51 BUO is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.
What is the mileage of MX51 BUO?
The last recorded mileage for MX51 BUO was 141,267 miles, recorded on 31 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MX51 BUO passed its MOT?
MX51 BUO has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 31 Aug 2021.
Is MX51 BUO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MX51 BUO 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 BUO?
MX51 BUO is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.