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YP51 RUA

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
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 1781cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 78,364 miles on the clock, averaging 8,497 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YP51 RUA

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,364
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2005
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
8,497

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 reading78,364 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,574
Average per year8,497
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YP51 RUA 27k40k53k66k78k '05'11'09

Check YP51 RUA

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,364 miles
Since last MOT+11,574 miles
PASS
Mileage66,790 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,790 miles
Since last MOT+9,577 miles
PASS
Mileage57,213 miles
Since last MOT+8,393 miles
PASS
Mileage48,820 miles
Since last MOT+7,102 miles
PASS
Mileage41,718 miles
Since last MOT+6,403 miles
PASS
Mileage35,315 miles
Since last MOT+8,231 miles
PASS
Mileage27,084 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP51 RUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeYP — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YP51 RUA

What car is YP51 RUA?

YP51 RUA is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2001.

What is the mileage of YP51 RUA?

The last recorded mileage for YP51 RUA was 78,364 miles, recorded on 22 Nov 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP51 RUA passed its MOT?

YP51 RUA has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 22 Nov 2011.

Is YP51 RUA ULEZ compliant?

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

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