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VX51 XBD

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 116,429 miles on the clock, averaging 9,269 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for VX51 XBD

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,429
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
9,269

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading116,429 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,269
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VX51 XBD 50k67k83k100k116k '06'13'09

Check VX51 XBD

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage116,429 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage116,429 miles
Since last MOT+11,522 miles
PASS
Mileage104,907 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,907 miles
Since last MOT+11,211 miles
PASS
Mileage93,696 miles
Since last MOT+10,963 miles
PASS
Mileage82,733 miles
Since last MOT+6,937 miles
PASS
Mileage75,796 miles
Since last MOT+10,825 miles
PASS
Mileage64,971 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,961 miles
Since last MOT+14,972 miles
PASS
Mileage49,989 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About VX51 XBD

What car is VX51 XBD?

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

What is the mileage of VX51 XBD?

The last recorded mileage for VX51 XBD was 116,429 miles, recorded on 16 Mar 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VX51 XBD passed its MOT?

VX51 XBD has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 16 Mar 2013.

Is VX51 XBD ULEZ compliant?

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

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