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WF51 MXE

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Exeter, West of England · 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 162,153 miles on the clock, averaging 8,167 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 WF51 MXE

MOT Status
Due date passed
162,153
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,167

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading162,153 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year8,167
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF51 MXE 57k83k110k136k162k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage162,153 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,150 miles
Since last MOT+7,173 miles
PASS
Mileage154,977 miles
Since last MOT+6,552 miles
PASS
Mileage148,425 miles
Since last MOT+6,830 miles
PASS
Mileage141,595 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,583 miles
Since last MOT+7,013 miles
PASS
Mileage134,570 miles
Since last MOT+3,074 miles
PASS
Mileage131,496 miles
Since last MOT+1,406 miles
PASS
Mileage130,090 miles
Since last MOT+2,402 miles
PASS
Mileage127,688 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,688 miles
Since last MOT+24,013 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,675 miles
Since last MOT+7,708 miles
PASS
Mileage95,967 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,967 miles
Since last MOT+10,585 miles
PASS
Mileage85,382 miles
Since last MOT+9,239 miles
PASS
Mileage76,143 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,143 miles
Since last MOT+19,195 miles
PASS
Mileage56,948 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,946 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 MXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
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 MXE

What car is WF51 MXE?

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

What is the mileage of WF51 MXE?

The last recorded mileage for WF51 MXE was 162,153 miles, recorded on 21 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF51 MXE passed its MOT?

WF51 MXE has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 21 Sep 2019.

Is WF51 MXE ULEZ compliant?

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

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