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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 1595cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 143,621 miles on the clock, averaging 7,985 miles per year, around 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 WA51 GTU
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 143,621 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 12,619 |
| Average per year | 7,985 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | WA51 GTU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | WA — Exeter, West of England |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About WA51 GTU
What car is WA51 GTU?
WA51 GTU is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Exeter in 2001.
What is the mileage of WA51 GTU?
The last recorded mileage for WA51 GTU was 143,621 miles, recorded on 15 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has WA51 GTU passed its MOT?
WA51 GTU has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 May 2019.
Is WA51 GTU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, WA51 GTU 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 WA51 GTU?
WA51 GTU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.