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YN51 YPC

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 112,840 miles on the clock, averaging 6,397 miles per year, 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 YPC

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,840
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,397

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

Below average
Latest reading112,840 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17,286
Average per year6,397
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YN51 YPC 34k54k74k93k113k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,840 miles
Since last MOT+17,286 miles
PASS
Mileage95,554 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,554 miles
Since last MOT+14,006 miles
PASS
Mileage81,548 miles
Since last MOT+13,463 miles
PASS
Mileage68,085 miles
Since last MOT+5,049 miles
PASS
Mileage63,036 miles
Since last MOT+4,993 miles
PASS
Mileage58,043 miles
Since last MOT+3,082 miles
PASS
Mileage54,961 miles
Since last MOT+3,186 miles
PASS
Mileage51,775 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,775 miles
Since last MOT+2,692 miles
PASS
Mileage49,083 miles
Since last MOT+3,350 miles
PASS
Mileage45,733 miles
Since last MOT+4,575 miles
PASS
Mileage41,158 miles
Since last MOT+6,978 miles
PASS
Mileage34,180 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 YPC
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 YPC

What car is YN51 YPC?

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

What is the mileage of YN51 YPC?

The last recorded mileage for YN51 YPC was 112,840 miles, recorded on 9 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YN51 YPC passed its MOT?

YN51 YPC has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 9 Apr 2019.

Is YN51 YPC ULEZ compliant?

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

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