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WR51 SXL

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Red Registered in Bristol, West of England · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourRed
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 1984cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 130,490 miles on the clock, averaging 9,480 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for WR51 SXL

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,490
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
9,480

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading130,490 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,480
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WR51 SXL 41k64k86k108k130k '06'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,490 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,490 miles
Since last MOT+10,850 miles
PASS
Mileage119,640 miles
Since last MOT+757 miles
PASS
Mileage118,883 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,883 miles
Since last MOT+11,605 miles
PASS
Mileage107,278 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,278 miles
Since last MOT+12,403 miles
PASS
Mileage94,875 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,875 miles
Since last MOT+15,949 miles
PASS
Mileage78,926 miles
Since last MOT+9,066 miles
PASS
Mileage69,860 miles
Since last MOT+3,682 miles
PASS
Mileage66,178 miles
Since last MOT+3,788 miles
PASS
Mileage62,390 miles
Since last MOT+12,965 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,425 miles
Since last MOT+8,199 miles
PASS
Mileage41,226 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,226 miles

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Camshaft position sensor (part 06A905377)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 SXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeWR — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About WR51 SXL

What car is WR51 SXL?

WR51 SXL is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Bristol in 2001.

What is the mileage of WR51 SXL?

The last recorded mileage for WR51 SXL was 130,490 miles, recorded on 23 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR51 SXL passed its MOT?

WR51 SXL has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Mar 2016.

Is WR51 SXL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WR51 SXL 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 WR51 SXL?

WR51 SXL is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.