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YL51 LGZ

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2324cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine2324cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 2324cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 195,921 miles on the clock, averaging 6,668 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YL51 LGZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
195,921
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,668

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading195,921 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year6,668
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YL51 LGZ 122k140k159k177k196k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage195,921 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage195,920 miles
Since last MOT+246 miles
FAIL
Mileage195,674 miles
Since last MOT+12,667 miles
PASS
Mileage183,007 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage183,007 miles
Since last MOT+13,061 miles
PASS
Mileage169,946 miles
Since last MOT+173 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,773 miles
Since last MOT+4,916 miles
PASS
Mileage164,857 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,852 miles
Since last MOT+3,180 miles
PASS
Mileage161,672 miles
Since last MOT+3,484 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,188 miles
Since last MOT+6,405 miles
PASS
Mileage151,783 miles
Since last MOT+6,376 miles
PASS
Mileage145,407 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,407 miles
Since last MOT+8,193 miles
PASS
Mileage137,214 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,214 miles
Since last MOT+2,286 miles
PASS
Mileage134,928 miles
Since last MOT+3,426 miles
PASS
Mileage131,502 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,700 miles
Since last MOT+10,011 miles
PASS
Mileage121,689 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 LGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2324cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeYL — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YL51 LGZ

What car is YL51 LGZ?

YL51 LGZ is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2324cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2001.

What is the mileage of YL51 LGZ?

The last recorded mileage for YL51 LGZ was 195,921 miles, recorded on 27 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YL51 LGZ passed its MOT?

YL51 LGZ has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 27 Mar 2017.

Is YL51 LGZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YL51 LGZ 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 LGZ?

YL51 LGZ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.