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 1598cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 96,083 miles on the clock, averaging 5,861 miles per year, below 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 YH51 AAE
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 96,083 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,410 |
| Average per year | 5,861 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YH51 AAE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YH — Leeds, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About YH51 AAE
What car is YH51 AAE?
YH51 AAE is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Leeds in 2001.
What is the mileage of YH51 AAE?
The last recorded mileage for YH51 AAE was 96,083 miles, recorded on 7 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YH51 AAE passed its MOT?
YH51 AAE has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 7 Sep 2016.
Is YH51 AAE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YH51 AAE 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 YH51 AAE?
YH51 AAE is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.