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YV51 EAE

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Beverley, Yorkshire · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 140,130 miles on the clock, averaging 9,578 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for YV51 EAE

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,130
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2005
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
9,578

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading140,130 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,552
Average per year9,578
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YV51 EAE 32k59k86k113k140k '05'16'11

Check YV51 EAE

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,130 miles
Since last MOT+10,552 miles
PASS
Mileage129,578 miles
Since last MOT+8,363 miles
PASS
Mileage121,215 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage113,532 miles
Since last MOT+9,531 miles
PASS
Mileage104,001 miles
Since last MOT+10,810 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,191 miles
Since last MOT+10,743 miles
PASS
Mileage82,448 miles
Since last MOT+8,696 miles
PASS
Mileage73,752 miles
Since last MOT+10,641 miles
PASS
Mileage63,111 miles
Since last MOT+10,174 miles
PASS
Mileage52,937 miles
Since last MOT+9,532 miles
PASS
Mileage43,405 miles
Since last MOT+11,394 miles
PASS
Mileage32,011 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 EAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeYV — Beverley, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YV51 EAE

What car is YV51 EAE?

YV51 EAE is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Beverley in 2001.

What is the mileage of YV51 EAE?

The last recorded mileage for YV51 EAE was 140,130 miles, recorded on 20 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YV51 EAE passed its MOT?

YV51 EAE has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 20 Dec 2016.

Is YV51 EAE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YV51 EAE 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 YV51 EAE?

YV51 EAE is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.