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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 166,728 miles on the clock, averaging 10,412 miles per year, above 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 OXL
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 166,728 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 10,412 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YH51 OXL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 OXL
What car is YH51 OXL?
YH51 OXL is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Leeds in 2001.
What is the mileage of YH51 OXL?
The last recorded mileage for YH51 OXL was 166,728 miles, recorded on 19 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YH51 OXL passed its MOT?
YH51 OXL has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 19 Jul 2016.
Is YH51 OXL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YH51 OXL 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 OXL?
YH51 OXL is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.