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 1400cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 109,533 miles on the clock, averaging 4,732 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 YL51 XFR
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 109,533 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,036 |
| Average per year | 4,732 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YL51 XFR |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1400cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YL — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About YL51 XFR
What car is YL51 XFR?
YL51 XFR is a grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2001.
What is the mileage of YL51 XFR?
The last recorded mileage for YL51 XFR was 109,533 miles, recorded on 2 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YL51 XFR passed its MOT?
YL51 XFR has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Nov 2022.
Is YL51 XFR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YL51 XFR 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 XFR?
YL51 XFR is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.