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YC51 HYJ

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

Silver Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
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 1781cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 116,787 miles on the clock, averaging 4,351 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YC51 HYJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
116,787
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,351

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading116,787 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year4,351
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YC51 HYJ 33k54k75k96k117k '06'26'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,787 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,783 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
PASS
Mileage116,753 miles
Since last MOT+351 miles
PASS
Mileage116,402 miles
Since last MOT+1,439 miles
PASS
Mileage114,963 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,963 miles
Since last MOT+6,735 miles
PASS
Mileage108,228 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,225 miles
Since last MOT+11,232 miles
PASS
Mileage96,993 miles
Since last MOT+9,141 miles
PASS
Mileage87,852 miles
Since last MOT+4,076 miles
PASS
Mileage83,776 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,776 miles
Since last MOT+4,307 miles
PASS
Mileage79,469 miles
Since last MOT+4,302 miles
PASS
Mileage75,167 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,167 miles
Since last MOT+6,038 miles
PASS
Mileage69,129 miles
Since last MOT+8,437 miles
PASS
Mileage60,692 miles
Since last MOT+9,486 miles
PASS
Mileage51,206 miles
Since last MOT+8,792 miles
PASS
Mileage42,414 miles
Since last MOT+9,289 miles
PASS
Mileage33,125 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 HYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeYC — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YC51 HYJ

What car is YC51 HYJ?

YC51 HYJ is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Leeds in 2001.

What is the mileage of YC51 HYJ?

The last recorded mileage for YC51 HYJ was 116,787 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YC51 HYJ passed its MOT?

YC51 HYJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Jan 2026.

Is YC51 HYJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YC51 HYJ 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 YC51 HYJ?

YC51 HYJ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.