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PY51 KAJ

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Red Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourRed
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 107,890 miles on the clock, averaging 6,608 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for PY51 KAJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,890
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,608

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading107,890 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year6,608
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PY51 KAJ 41k58k74k91k108k '05'16'10

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,890 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,887 miles
Since last MOT+3,167 miles
PASS
Mileage104,720 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,720 miles
Since last MOT+2,377 miles
PASS
Mileage102,343 miles
Since last MOT+2,368 miles
PASS
Mileage99,975 miles
Since last MOT+2,828 miles
PASS
Mileage97,147 miles
Since last MOT+5,265 miles
PASS
Mileage91,882 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,882 miles
Since last MOT+6,051 miles
PASS
Mileage85,831 miles
Since last MOT+1,000 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,831 miles
Since last MOT+12,150 miles
PASS
Mileage72,681 miles
Since last MOT+19,121 miles
PASS
Mileage53,560 miles
Since last MOT+4,534 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,026 miles
Since last MOT+8,150 miles
PASS
Mileage40,876 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About PY51 KAJ

What car is PY51 KAJ?

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

What is the mileage of PY51 KAJ?

The last recorded mileage for PY51 KAJ was 107,890 miles, recorded on 26 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PY51 KAJ passed its MOT?

PY51 KAJ has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Jan 2016.

Is PY51 KAJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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