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VX51 WML

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 171,712 miles on the clock, averaging 10,355 miles per year, above 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 WML

MOT Status
Due date passed
171,712
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
10,355

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading171,712 miles
Reading date
Miles last year204
Average per year10,355
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VX51 WML 71k96k121k146k172k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,712 miles
Since last MOT+204 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,508 miles
Since last MOT+15,962 miles
PASS
Mileage155,546 miles
Since last MOT+12,436 miles
PASS
Mileage143,110 miles
Since last MOT+1,297 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,813 miles
Since last MOT+7,473 miles
PASS
Mileage134,340 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,336 miles
Since last MOT+10,340 miles
PASS
Mileage123,996 miles
Since last MOT+7,151 miles
PASS
Mileage116,845 miles
Since last MOT+10,851 miles
PASS
Mileage105,994 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,994 miles
Since last MOT+13,275 miles
PASS
Mileage92,719 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,718 miles
Since last MOT+2,430 miles
PASS
Mileage90,288 miles
Since last MOT+9,060 miles
PASS
Mileage81,228 miles
Since last MOT+10,468 miles
PASS
Mileage70,760 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 WML
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 WML

What car is VX51 WML?

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

What is the mileage of VX51 WML?

The last recorded mileage for VX51 WML was 171,712 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VX51 WML passed its MOT?

VX51 WML has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Jan 2016.

Is VX51 WML ULEZ compliant?

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

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