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YP51 WPV

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Green Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourGreen
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 75,134 miles on the clock, averaging 3,771 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for YP51 WPV

MOT Status
Due date passed
75,134
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
3,771

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

Low mileage
Latest reading75,134 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,158
Average per year3,771
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YP51 WPV 28k40k51k63k75k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage75,134 miles
Since last MOT+1,158 miles
PASS
Mileage73,976 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,955 miles
Since last MOT+2,240 miles
PASS
Mileage71,715 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,715 miles
Since last MOT+2,307 miles
PASS
Mileage69,408 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,408 miles
Since last MOT+2,979 miles
PASS
Mileage66,429 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,429 miles
Since last MOT+3,160 miles
PASS
Mileage63,269 miles
Since last MOT+3,546 miles
PASS
Mileage59,723 miles
Since last MOT+3,587 miles
PASS
Mileage56,136 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,136 miles
Since last MOT+3,093 miles
PASS
Mileage53,043 miles
Since last MOT+3,843 miles
PASS
Mileage49,200 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,200 miles
Since last MOT+5,139 miles
PASS
Mileage44,061 miles
Since last MOT+5,155 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,906 miles
Since last MOT+5,521 miles
PASS
Mileage33,385 miles
Since last MOT+6,024 miles
PASS
Mileage27,361 miles
PASS
Mileage27,631 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,631 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP51 WPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeYP — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YP51 WPV

What car is YP51 WPV?

YP51 WPV is a green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2001.

What is the mileage of YP51 WPV?

The last recorded mileage for YP51 WPV was 75,134 miles, recorded on 22 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP51 WPV passed its MOT?

YP51 WPV has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 22 May 2019.

Is YP51 WPV ULEZ compliant?

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

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