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YV51 LCU

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Green Registered in Beverley, Yorkshire · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGreen
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 73,354 miles on the clock, averaging 4,910 miles per year, well 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 YV51 LCU

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,354
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
4,910

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 reading73,354 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,300
Average per year4,910
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YV51 LCU 41k49k57k65k73k '06'13'11

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,354 miles
Since last MOT+5,300 miles
PASS
Mileage68,054 miles
Since last MOT+96 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,958 miles
Since last MOT+4,979 miles
PASS
Mileage62,979 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,937 miles
Since last MOT+5,074 miles
PASS
Mileage57,863 miles
Since last MOT+144 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,719 miles
Since last MOT+5,284 miles
PASS
Mileage52,435 miles
Since last MOT+5,397 miles
PASS
Mileage47,038 miles
Since last MOT+6,257 miles
PASS
Mileage40,781 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 LCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeYV — Beverley, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YV51 LCU

What car is YV51 LCU?

YV51 LCU is a green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Beverley in 2001.

What is the mileage of YV51 LCU?

The last recorded mileage for YV51 LCU was 73,354 miles, recorded on 10 Apr 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YV51 LCU passed its MOT?

YV51 LCU has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Apr 2013.

Is YV51 LCU ULEZ compliant?

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

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