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PY51 CFU

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 228,703 miles on the clock, averaging 12,893 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for PY51 CFU

MOT Status
Due date passed
228,703
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
12,893

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading228,703 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,893
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PY51 CFU 59k102k144k186k229k '05'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage228,703 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage228,703 miles
Since last MOT+9,400 miles
PASS
Mileage219,303 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage219,303 miles
Since last MOT+12,547 miles
PASS
Mileage206,756 miles
Since last MOT+11,780 miles
PASS
Mileage194,976 miles
Since last MOT+8,821 miles
PASS
Mileage186,155 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage186,155 miles
Since last MOT+15,892 miles
PASS
Mileage170,263 miles
Since last MOT+18,796 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,467 miles
Since last MOT+10,699 miles
PASS
Mileage140,768 miles
Since last MOT+7,832 miles
PASS
Mileage132,936 miles
Since last MOT+12,976 miles
PASS
Mileage119,960 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,960 miles
Since last MOT+18,108 miles
PASS
Mileage101,852 miles
Since last MOT+8,825 miles
PASS
Mileage93,027 miles
Since last MOT+20,826 miles
PASS
Mileage72,201 miles
Since last MOT+12,968 miles
PASS
Mileage59,233 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY51 CFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codePY — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About PY51 CFU

What car is PY51 CFU?

PY51 CFU is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2001.

What is the mileage of PY51 CFU?

The last recorded mileage for PY51 CFU was 228,703 miles, recorded on 8 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PY51 CFU passed its MOT?

PY51 CFU has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Oct 2018.

Is PY51 CFU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PY51 CFU 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 PY51 CFU?

PY51 CFU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.