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WF51 LXB

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Exeter, West of England · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 115,254 miles on the clock, averaging 5,280 miles per year, 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 WF51 LXB

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,254
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,280

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading115,254 miles
Reading date
Miles last year109
Average per year5,280
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF51 LXB 56k71k85k100k115k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,254 miles
Since last MOT+109 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,145 miles
Since last MOT+7,353 miles
PASS
Mileage107,792 miles
Since last MOT+7,350 miles
PASS
Mileage100,442 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,432 miles
Since last MOT+7,422 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,010 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,007 miles
Since last MOT+785 miles
PASS
Mileage92,222 miles
Since last MOT+1,250 miles
PASS
Mileage90,972 miles
Since last MOT+2,247 miles
PASS
Mileage88,725 miles
Since last MOT+2,213 miles
PASS
Mileage86,512 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,512 miles
Since last MOT+6,475 miles
PASS
Mileage80,037 miles
Since last MOT+6,813 miles
PASS
Mileage73,224 miles
Since last MOT+9,325 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,899 miles
Since last MOT+8,160 miles
PASS
Mileage55,739 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 LXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeWF — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About WF51 LXB

What car is WF51 LXB?

WF51 LXB is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Exeter in 2001.

What is the mileage of WF51 LXB?

The last recorded mileage for WF51 LXB was 115,254 miles, recorded on 9 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF51 LXB passed its MOT?

WF51 LXB has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 9 Feb 2018.

Is WF51 LXB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WF51 LXB 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 WF51 LXB?

WF51 LXB is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.