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At a glance
This 2001 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 161,448 miles on the clock, averaging 12,664 miles per year, above 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 PY51 FOD
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 161,448 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 12,664 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | PY51 FOD |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PY — Carlisle, Preston |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About PY51 FOD
What car is PY51 FOD?
PY51 FOD is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2001.
What is the mileage of PY51 FOD?
The last recorded mileage for PY51 FOD was 161,448 miles, recorded on 10 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PY51 FOD passed its MOT?
PY51 FOD has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Oct 2016.
Is PY51 FOD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PY51 FOD 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 FOD?
PY51 FOD is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.