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YN51 GMY

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 7 (53% pass rate). It has 121,135 miles on the clock, averaging 10,468 miles per year, above 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 GMY

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,135
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
53%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,468

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading121,135 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,468
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YN51 GMY 39k60k80k101k121k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,135 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,135 miles
Since last MOT+9,706 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,429 miles
Since last MOT+8,655 miles
PASS
Mileage102,774 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,771 miles
Since last MOT+5,969 miles
PASS
Mileage96,802 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,802 miles
Since last MOT+6,517 miles
PASS
Mileage90,285 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,285 miles
Since last MOT+7,692 miles
PASS
Mileage82,593 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,583 miles
Since last MOT+15,866 miles
PASS
Mileage66,717 miles
Since last MOT+18,089 miles
PASS
Mileage48,628 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,624 miles
Since last MOT+9,546 miles
PASS
Mileage39,078 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 GMY
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 GMY

What car is YN51 GMY?

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

What is the mileage of YN51 GMY?

The last recorded mileage for YN51 GMY was 121,135 miles, recorded on 21 Mar 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YN51 GMY passed its MOT?

YN51 GMY has had 15 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (8 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 21 Mar 2014.

Is YN51 GMY ULEZ compliant?

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

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