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YN51 GMG

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1598cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 100,216 miles on the clock, averaging 3,369 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 YN51 GMG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
100,216
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,369

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading100,216 miles
Reading date
Miles last year105
Average per year3,369
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YN51 GMG 34k51k67k84k100k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,216 miles
Since last MOT+105 miles
PASS
Mileage100,111 miles
Since last MOT+279 miles
PASS
Mileage99,832 miles
Since last MOT+288 miles
PASS
Mileage99,544 miles
Since last MOT+285 miles
PASS
Mileage99,259 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,257 miles
Since last MOT+3,929 miles
PASS
Mileage95,328 miles
Since last MOT+6,410 miles
PASS
Mileage88,918 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,918 miles
Since last MOT+8,546 miles
PASS
Mileage80,372 miles
Since last MOT+2,171 miles
PASS
Mileage78,201 miles
Since last MOT+3,625 miles
PASS
Mileage74,576 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,573 miles
Since last MOT+2,364 miles
PASS
Mileage72,209 miles
Since last MOT+3,685 miles
PASS
Mileage68,524 miles
Since last MOT+1,974 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,550 miles
Since last MOT+2,365 miles
PASS
Mileage64,185 miles
Since last MOT+5,183 miles
PASS
Mileage59,002 miles
Since last MOT+4,101 miles
PASS
Mileage54,901 miles
Since last MOT+4,600 miles
PASS
Mileage50,301 miles
Since last MOT+4,581 miles
PASS
Mileage45,720 miles
Since last MOT+5,595 miles
PASS
Mileage40,125 miles
Since last MOT+5,912 miles
PASS
Mileage34,213 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 GMG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeYN — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YN51 GMG

What car is YN51 GMG?

YN51 GMG is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2001.

What is the mileage of YN51 GMG?

The last recorded mileage for YN51 GMG was 100,216 miles, recorded on 23 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YN51 GMG passed its MOT?

YN51 GMG has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 23 Apr 2026.

Is YN51 GMG ULEZ compliant?

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

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