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YR51 FYE

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 3 (67% pass rate). It has 102,580 miles on the clock, averaging 6,912 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 YR51 FYE

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,580
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
6,912

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading102,580 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,912
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR51 FYE 61k71k82k92k103k '06'12'10

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,580 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,580 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
PASS
Mileage102,579 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,579 miles
Since last MOT+1,371 miles
PASS
Mileage101,208 miles
Since last MOT+9,236 miles
PASS
Mileage91,972 miles
Since last MOT+11,006 miles
PASS
Mileage80,966 miles
Since last MOT+9,290 miles
PASS
Mileage71,676 miles
Since last MOT+10,845 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,831 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 FYE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YR51 FYE

What car is YR51 FYE?

YR51 FYE is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2001.

What is the mileage of YR51 FYE?

The last recorded mileage for YR51 FYE was 102,580 miles, recorded on 3 Aug 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR51 FYE passed its MOT?

YR51 FYE has had 9 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (6 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 Aug 2012.

Is YR51 FYE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR51 FYE 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 YR51 FYE?

YR51 FYE is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.