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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 122,915 miles on the clock, averaging 7,768 miles per year, around 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 YL51 DWV
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 122,915 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 15,204 |
| Average per year | 7,768 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YL51 DWV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YL — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About YL51 DWV
What car is YL51 DWV?
YL51 DWV is a grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2001.
What is the mileage of YL51 DWV?
The last recorded mileage for YL51 DWV was 122,915 miles, recorded on 17 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YL51 DWV passed its MOT?
YL51 DWV has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 17 Dec 2016.
Is YL51 DWV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YL51 DWV 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 YL51 DWV?
YL51 DWV is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.