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PX51 XPL

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Beige Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBeige
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 75,355 miles on the clock, averaging 2,332 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 XPL

MOT Status
Due date passed
75,355
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
90%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
2,332

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading75,355 miles
Reading date
Miles last year40
Average per year2,332
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PX51 XPL 32k43k54k65k75k '05'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage75,355 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
PASS
Mileage75,315 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
PASS
Mileage75,306 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,301 miles
Since last MOT+300 miles
PASS
Mileage75,001 miles
Since last MOT+358 miles
PASS
Mileage74,643 miles
Since last MOT+511 miles
PASS
Mileage74,132 miles
Since last MOT+3,350 miles
PASS
Mileage70,782 miles
Since last MOT+2,766 miles
PASS
Mileage68,016 miles
Since last MOT+913 miles
PASS
Mileage67,103 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,103 miles
Since last MOT+1,758 miles
PASS
Mileage65,345 miles
Since last MOT+2,561 miles
PASS
Mileage62,784 miles
Since last MOT+2,685 miles
PASS
Mileage60,099 miles
Since last MOT+5,035 miles
PASS
Mileage55,064 miles
Since last MOT+2,908 miles
PASS
Mileage52,156 miles
Since last MOT+1,747 miles
PASS
Mileage50,409 miles
Since last MOT+7,013 miles
PASS
Mileage43,396 miles
Since last MOT+5,109 miles
PASS
Mileage38,287 miles
Since last MOT+2,112 miles
PASS
Mileage36,175 miles
Since last MOT+3,785 miles
PASS
Mileage32,390 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About PX51 XPL

What car is PX51 XPL?

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

What is the mileage of PX51 XPL?

The last recorded mileage for PX51 XPL was 75,355 miles, recorded on 15 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PX51 XPL passed its MOT?

PX51 XPL has had 21 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (19 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 15 Dec 2023.

Is PX51 XPL ULEZ compliant?

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

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