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PX51 BWB

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 125,400 miles on the clock, averaging 6,091 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 PX51 BWB

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,400
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,091

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 reading125,400 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,381
Average per year6,091
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PX51 BWB 37k59k81k103k125k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,400 miles
Since last MOT+2,381 miles
PASS
Mileage123,019 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,019 miles
Since last MOT+3,352 miles
PASS
Mileage119,667 miles
Since last MOT+5,473 miles
PASS
Mileage114,194 miles
Since last MOT+6,265 miles
PASS
Mileage107,929 miles
Since last MOT+5,449 miles
PASS
Mileage102,480 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,455 miles
Since last MOT+5,017 miles
PASS
Mileage97,438 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,438 miles
Since last MOT+8,543 miles
PASS
Mileage88,895 miles
Since last MOT+7,208 miles
PASS
Mileage81,687 miles
Since last MOT+5,684 miles
PASS
Mileage76,003 miles
Since last MOT+5,971 miles
PASS
Mileage70,032 miles
Since last MOT+5,848 miles
PASS
Mileage64,184 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,184 miles
Since last MOT+7,725 miles
PASS
Mileage56,459 miles
Since last MOT+36,464 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,995 miles
PASS
Mileage46,268 miles
Since last MOT+9,372 miles
PASS
Mileage36,896 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX51 BWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codePX — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About PX51 BWB

What car is PX51 BWB?

PX51 BWB is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2001.

What is the mileage of PX51 BWB?

The last recorded mileage for PX51 BWB was 125,400 miles, recorded on 11 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PX51 BWB passed its MOT?

PX51 BWB has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Mar 2021.

Is PX51 BWB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PX51 BWB 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 PX51 BWB?

PX51 BWB is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.