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YP51 GDF

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourBlack
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 1595cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 132,652 miles on the clock, averaging 5,964 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 YP51 GDF

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,652
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,964

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading132,652 miles
Reading date
Miles last year59
Average per year5,964
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YP51 GDF 62k80k97k115k133k '05'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,652 miles
Since last MOT+59 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,593 miles
Since last MOT+5,470 miles
PASS
Mileage127,123 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,123 miles
Since last MOT+6,088 miles
PASS
Mileage121,035 miles
Since last MOT+108 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,927 miles
Since last MOT+6,605 miles
PASS
Mileage114,322 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,322 miles
Since last MOT+3,467 miles
PASS
Mileage110,855 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,838 miles
Since last MOT+6,160 miles
PASS
Mileage104,678 miles
Since last MOT+8,793 miles
PASS
Mileage95,885 miles
Since last MOT+5,961 miles
PASS
Mileage89,924 miles
Since last MOT+6,173 miles
PASS
Mileage83,751 miles
Since last MOT+5,844 miles
PASS
Mileage77,907 miles
Since last MOT+4,855 miles
PASS
Mileage73,052 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,052 miles
Since last MOT+10,955 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,097 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP51 GDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeYP — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YP51 GDF

What car is YP51 GDF?

YP51 GDF is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2001.

What is the mileage of YP51 GDF?

The last recorded mileage for YP51 GDF was 132,652 miles, recorded on 16 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP51 GDF passed its MOT?

YP51 GDF has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 16 Aug 2017.

Is YP51 GDF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YP51 GDF 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 YP51 GDF?

YP51 GDF is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.