Vehicle summary
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 1390cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 71,373 miles on the clock, averaging 3,167 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for YC51 XLA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 71,373 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 654 |
| Average per year | 3,167 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YC51 XLA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YC — Leeds, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About YC51 XLA
What car is YC51 XLA?
YC51 XLA is a green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Leeds in 2001.
What is the mileage of YC51 XLA?
The last recorded mileage for YC51 XLA was 71,373 miles, recorded on 19 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YC51 XLA passed its MOT?
YC51 XLA has had 16 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (15 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 19 Nov 2020.
Is YC51 XLA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YC51 XLA 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 XLA?
YC51 XLA is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.