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 1595cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 125,077 miles on the clock, averaging 1,765 miles per year, well 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 YL51 YFU
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 125,077 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 1,765 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YL51 YFU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YL — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About YL51 YFU
What car is YL51 YFU?
YL51 YFU is a green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2001.
What is the mileage of YL51 YFU?
The last recorded mileage for YL51 YFU was 125,077 miles, recorded on 9 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YL51 YFU passed its MOT?
YL51 YFU has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Sep 2017.
Is YL51 YFU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YL51 YFU 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 YFU?
YL51 YFU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.