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MX51 DXY

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 114,142 miles on the clock, averaging 6,560 miles per year, 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 MX51 DXY

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,142
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,560

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading114,142 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,560
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MX51 DXY 35k55k75k94k114k '05'17'12

Check MX51 DXY

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,142 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,142 miles
Since last MOT+5,817 miles
PASS
Mileage108,325 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,325 miles
Since last MOT+6,410 miles
PASS
Mileage101,915 miles
Since last MOT+5,550 miles
PASS
Mileage96,365 miles
Since last MOT+5,637 miles
PASS
Mileage90,728 miles
Since last MOT+8,571 miles
PASS
Mileage82,157 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,110 miles
Since last MOT+4,278 miles
PASS
Mileage77,832 miles
Since last MOT+5,411 miles
PASS
Mileage72,421 miles
Since last MOT+6,753 miles
PASS
Mileage65,668 miles
Since last MOT+8,957 miles
PASS
Mileage56,711 miles
Since last MOT+8,460 miles
PASS
Mileage48,251 miles
Since last MOT+6,991 miles
PASS
Mileage41,260 miles
Since last MOT+6,163 miles
PASS
Mileage35,097 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 DXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeMX — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About MX51 DXY

What car is MX51 DXY?

MX51 DXY is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.

What is the mileage of MX51 DXY?

The last recorded mileage for MX51 DXY was 114,142 miles, recorded on 18 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MX51 DXY passed its MOT?

MX51 DXY has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 18 Sep 2017.

Is MX51 DXY ULEZ compliant?

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

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