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YB51 BZJ

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

Blue Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
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 1781cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 120,853 miles on the clock, averaging 7,015 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YB51 BZJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,853
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,015

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading120,853 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,015
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YB51 BZJ 43k63k82k101k121k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,853 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,852 miles
Since last MOT+3,020 miles
PASS
Mileage117,832 miles
Since last MOT+3,533 miles
PASS
Mileage114,299 miles
Since last MOT+8,306 miles
PASS
Mileage105,993 miles
Since last MOT+169 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,824 miles
Since last MOT+6,879 miles
PASS
Mileage98,945 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,945 miles
Since last MOT+4,809 miles
PASS
Mileage94,136 miles
Since last MOT+6,392 miles
PASS
Mileage87,744 miles
Since last MOT+6,352 miles
PASS
Mileage81,392 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,392 miles
Since last MOT+9,017 miles
PASS
Mileage72,375 miles
Since last MOT+11,531 miles
PASS
Mileage60,844 miles
Since last MOT+7,573 miles
PASS
Mileage53,271 miles
Since last MOT+10,185 miles
PASS
Mileage43,086 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,086 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB51 BZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeYB — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YB51 BZJ

What car is YB51 BZJ?

YB51 BZJ is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Leeds in 2001.

What is the mileage of YB51 BZJ?

The last recorded mileage for YB51 BZJ was 120,853 miles, recorded on 16 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YB51 BZJ passed its MOT?

YB51 BZJ has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 Feb 2017.

Is YB51 BZJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YB51 BZJ 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 YB51 BZJ?

YB51 BZJ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.