Vehicle summary
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 80,174 miles on the clock, averaging 6,557 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 VO51 VBF
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 80,174 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,361 |
| Average per year | 6,557 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | VO51 VBF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | VO — Worcester, Severn Valley |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About VO51 VBF
What car is VO51 VBF?
VO51 VBF is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Worcester in 2001.
What is the mileage of VO51 VBF?
The last recorded mileage for VO51 VBF was 80,174 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has VO51 VBF passed its MOT?
VO51 VBF has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 5 Jan 2017.
Is VO51 VBF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, VO51 VBF 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 VO51 VBF?
VO51 VBF is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.