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PX51 XFB

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1590cc

Silver Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1590cc
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 1590cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 87,488 miles on the clock, averaging 4,213 miles per year, well 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 XFB

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,488
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,213

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading87,488 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,213
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PX51 XFB 19k36k53k70k87k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,488 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,488 miles
Since last MOT+5,622 miles
PASS
Mileage81,866 miles
Since last MOT+4,961 miles
PASS
Mileage76,905 miles
Since last MOT+5,389 miles
PASS
Mileage71,516 miles
Since last MOT+7,803 miles
PASS
Mileage63,713 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,713 miles
Since last MOT+8,568 miles
PASS
Mileage55,145 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,145 miles
Since last MOT+7,351 miles
PASS
Mileage47,794 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,794 miles
Since last MOT+5,538 miles
PASS
Mileage42,256 miles
Since last MOT+7,293 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,963 miles
Since last MOT+1,416 miles
PASS
Mileage33,547 miles
Since last MOT+1,694 miles
PASS
Mileage31,853 miles
Since last MOT+2,296 miles
PASS
Mileage29,557 miles
Since last MOT+1,786 miles
PASS
Mileage27,771 miles
Since last MOT+2,237 miles
PASS
Mileage25,534 miles
Since last MOT+2,389 miles
PASS
Mileage23,145 miles
Since last MOT+2,494 miles
PASS
Mileage20,651 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage20,651 miles
Since last MOT+2,099 miles
PASS
Mileage18,552 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX51 XFB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1590cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codePX — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About PX51 XFB

What car is PX51 XFB?

PX51 XFB is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2001.

What is the mileage of PX51 XFB?

The last recorded mileage for PX51 XFB was 87,488 miles, recorded on 11 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PX51 XFB passed its MOT?

PX51 XFB has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Jan 2023.

Is PX51 XFB ULEZ compliant?

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

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