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VX51 ECT

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 104,486 miles on the clock, averaging 5,348 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for VX51 ECT

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,486
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,348

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading104,486 miles
Reading date
Miles last year68
Average per year5,348
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VX51 ECT 32k50k68k86k104k '05'19'13

Check VX51 ECT

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,486 miles
Since last MOT+68 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,418 miles
Since last MOT+5,508 miles
PASS
Mileage98,910 miles
Since last MOT+109 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,801 miles
Since last MOT+5,517 miles
PASS
Mileage93,284 miles
Since last MOT+167 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,117 miles
Since last MOT+17,133 miles
PASS
Mileage75,984 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,945 miles
Since last MOT+10,721 miles
PASS
Mileage65,224 miles
Since last MOT+2,679 miles
PASS
Mileage62,545 miles
Since last MOT+1,364 miles
PASS
Mileage61,181 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,178 miles
Since last MOT+2,911 miles
PASS
Mileage58,267 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,265 miles
Since last MOT+1,969 miles
PASS
Mileage56,296 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,294 miles
Since last MOT+2,166 miles
PASS
Mileage54,128 miles
Since last MOT+2,684 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,444 miles
Since last MOT+7,274 miles
PASS
Mileage44,170 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,169 miles
Since last MOT+6,602 miles
PASS
Mileage37,567 miles
Since last MOT+5,749 miles
PASS
Mileage31,818 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 ECT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeVX — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About VX51 ECT

What car is VX51 ECT?

VX51 ECT is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Worcester in 2001.

What is the mileage of VX51 ECT?

The last recorded mileage for VX51 ECT was 104,486 miles, recorded on 13 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VX51 ECT passed its MOT?

VX51 ECT has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 13 May 2019.

Is VX51 ECT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VX51 ECT 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 VX51 ECT?

VX51 ECT is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.