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PY51 GKC

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 106,976 miles on the clock, averaging 6,859 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 PY51 GKC

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,976
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2005
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,859

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

Below average
Latest reading106,976 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,796
Average per year6,859
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PY51 GKC 26k46k66k87k107k '05'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,976 miles
Since last MOT+16,796 miles
PASS
Mileage90,180 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,179 miles
Since last MOT+539 miles
PASS
Mileage89,640 miles
Since last MOT+10,031 miles
PASS
Mileage79,609 miles
Since last MOT+10,179 miles
PASS
Mileage69,430 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,429 miles
Since last MOT+3,643 miles
PASS
Mileage65,786 miles
Since last MOT+6,689 miles
PASS
Mileage59,097 miles
Since last MOT+10,669 miles
PASS
Mileage48,428 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,428 miles
Since last MOT+7,736 miles
PASS
Mileage40,692 miles
Since last MOT+6,969 miles
PASS
Mileage33,723 miles
Since last MOT+8,060 miles
PASS
Mileage25,663 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY51 GKC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codePY — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About PY51 GKC

What car is PY51 GKC?

PY51 GKC is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2001.

What is the mileage of PY51 GKC?

The last recorded mileage for PY51 GKC was 106,976 miles, recorded on 5 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PY51 GKC passed its MOT?

PY51 GKC has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 5 Sep 2017.

Is PY51 GKC ULEZ compliant?

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

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