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YN51 DYF

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2324cc

Red Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine2324cc
ColourRed
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 76,174 miles on the clock, averaging 4,983 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YN51 DYF

MOT Status
Due date passed
76,174
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,983

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading76,174 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,983
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YN51 DYF 22k36k49k63k76k '05'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,174 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,174 miles
Since last MOT+3,771 miles
PASS
Mileage72,403 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,403 miles
Since last MOT+4,083 miles
PASS
Mileage68,320 miles
Since last MOT+2,966 miles
PASS
Mileage65,354 miles
Since last MOT+3,583 miles
PASS
Mileage61,771 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,771 miles
Since last MOT+3,378 miles
PASS
Mileage58,393 miles
Since last MOT+3,397 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,996 miles
Since last MOT+1,364 miles
PASS
Mileage53,632 miles
Since last MOT+2,090 miles
PASS
Mileage51,542 miles
Since last MOT+3,834 miles
PASS
Mileage47,708 miles
Since last MOT+9,176 miles
PASS
Mileage38,532 miles
Since last MOT+11,397 miles
PASS
Mileage27,135 miles
Since last MOT+4,896 miles
PASS
Mileage22,239 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 DYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2324cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeYN — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YN51 DYF

What car is YN51 DYF?

YN51 DYF is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2324cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2001.

What is the mileage of YN51 DYF?

The last recorded mileage for YN51 DYF was 76,174 miles, recorded on 14 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YN51 DYF passed its MOT?

YN51 DYF has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Jul 2016.

Is YN51 DYF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YN51 DYF 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 YN51 DYF?

YN51 DYF is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.