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VX51 WLB

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 103,952 miles on the clock, averaging 4,367 miles per year, well 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 VX51 WLB

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,952
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2005
80%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,367

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

Low mileage
Latest reading103,952 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,139
Average per year4,367
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VX51 WLB 17k39k60k82k104k '05'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,952 miles
Since last MOT+8,139 miles
PASS
Mileage95,813 miles
Since last MOT+6,754 miles
PASS
Mileage89,059 miles
Since last MOT+6,098 miles
PASS
Mileage82,961 miles
Since last MOT+2,741 miles
PASS
Mileage80,220 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,219 miles
Since last MOT+2,611 miles
PASS
Mileage77,608 miles
Since last MOT+7,950 miles
PASS
Mileage69,658 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,657 miles
Since last MOT+6,482 miles
PASS
Mileage63,175 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,175 miles
Since last MOT+6,916 miles
PASS
Mileage56,259 miles
Since last MOT+2,927 miles
PASS
Mileage53,332 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,332 miles
Since last MOT+2,733 miles
PASS
Mileage50,599 miles
Since last MOT+6,604 miles
PASS
Mileage43,995 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,955 miles
Since last MOT+6,863 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+1,465 miles
PASS
Mileage35,627 miles
Since last MOT+2,534 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+3,003 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+2,523 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+3,243 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+3,939 miles
PASS
Mileage20,385 miles
Since last MOT+3,575 miles
PASS
Mileage16,810 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 WLB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeVX — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About VX51 WLB

What car is VX51 WLB?

VX51 WLB is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Worcester in 2001.

What is the mileage of VX51 WLB?

The last recorded mileage for VX51 WLB was 103,952 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VX51 WLB passed its MOT?

VX51 WLB has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Oct 2025.

Is VX51 WLB ULEZ compliant?

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

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