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YR51 UVX

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 89,341 miles on the clock, averaging 2,703 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YR51 UVX

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,341
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
2,703

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

Low mileage
Latest reading89,341 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,703
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR51 UVX 44k55k67k78k89k '06'23'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,341 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,341 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,334 miles
Since last MOT+2,086 miles
PASS
Mileage87,248 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,248 miles
Since last MOT+1,465 miles
PASS
Mileage85,783 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,783 miles
Since last MOT+9,078 miles
PASS
Mileage76,705 miles
Since last MOT+6,677 miles
PASS
Mileage70,028 miles
Since last MOT+1,345 miles
PASS
Mileage68,683 miles
Since last MOT+5,170 miles
PASS
Mileage63,513 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,505 miles
Since last MOT+4,999 miles
PASS
Mileage58,506 miles
Since last MOT+7,507 miles
PASS
Mileage50,999 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,984 miles
Since last MOT+6,787 miles
PASS
Mileage44,197 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 UVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YR51 UVX

What car is YR51 UVX?

YR51 UVX is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2001.

What is the mileage of YR51 UVX?

The last recorded mileage for YR51 UVX was 89,341 miles, recorded on 20 Jun 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR51 UVX passed its MOT?

YR51 UVX has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Jun 2023.

Is YR51 UVX ULEZ compliant?

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

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