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YN51 EBF

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2792cc

Blue Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine2792cc
ColourBlue
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 2792cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 85,400 miles on the clock, averaging 7,999 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.8 VR6 engine is known for aqp/aue and component.

MOT & Mileage History for YN51 EBF

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,400
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
7,999

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading85,400 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,999
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YN51 EBF 46k55k65k75k85k '06'11'09

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,400 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,400 miles
Since last MOT+15,899 miles
PASS
Mileage69,501 miles
Since last MOT+5,234 miles
PASS
Mileage64,267 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,267 miles
Since last MOT+9,972 miles
PASS
Mileage54,295 miles
Since last MOT+5,294 miles
PASS
Mileage49,001 miles
Since last MOT+3,497 miles
PASS
Mileage45,504 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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AQP/AUE

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 EBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2792cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeYN — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YN51 EBF

What car is YN51 EBF?

YN51 EBF is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2792cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2001.

What is the mileage of YN51 EBF?

The last recorded mileage for YN51 EBF was 85,400 miles, recorded on 24 Jun 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YN51 EBF passed its MOT?

YN51 EBF has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 24 Jun 2011.

Is YN51 EBF ULEZ compliant?

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

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