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When is the MOT due for CU51 VRA?

The MOT for CU51 VRA is valid and due for renewal on or before 16 April 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of CU51 VRA?

The recorded mileage for CU51 VRA is 102,701 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is CU51 VRA ULEZ compliant?

No, CU51 VRA does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · CU51 VRA

CU51 VRA

2001 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 102,701 miles. MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 2001 · Swansea
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 16 Apr 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 102,701 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2001

Engine

1598cc

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CU51 VRA Key Findings

31 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
102,701 miles recorded at latest MOT
10 historical MOT failures
17 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)

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CU51 VRA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Nov 2026, 00:17

MOT Analysis

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31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Golf (CU51 VRA) between August 2005 and April 2026.

The record contains 21 passes and 10 failures.

The most recent test on 17 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (13 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 37 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.

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CU51 VRA Mileage History

11/08/200537,356 mi
16/08/200641,944 mi+4,588 mi
16/08/200641,944 mi
14/08/200746,396 mi+4,452 mi
08/08/200850,169 mi+3,773 mi
14/08/200954,373 mi+4,204 mi
16/08/201057,886 mi+3,513 mi
18/08/201057,886 mi
16/08/201161,121 mi+3,235 mi
10/08/201263,992 mi+2,871 mi
15/08/201366,772 mi+2,780 mi
13/08/201469,866 mi+3,094 mi
13/08/201469,867 mi+1 mi
17/08/201572,764 mi+2,897 mi
17/08/201572,764 mi
30/01/201776,292 mi+3,528 mi
06/02/201776,297 mi+5 mi
25/01/201878,457 mi+2,160 mi
31/01/201878,460 mi+3 mi
04/02/201980,762 mi+2,302 mi
04/02/201980,762 mi
21/01/202082,730 mi+1,968 mi
24/01/202082,733 mi+3 mi
25/01/202183,894 mi+1,161 mi
27/01/202183,923 mi+29 mi
25/01/202285,354 mi+1,431 mi
10/02/202285,363 mi+9 mi
28/01/202386,445 mi+1,082 mi
08/04/202486,940 mi+495 mi
18/04/202593,590 mi+6,650 mi
17/04/2026102,701 mi+9,111 mi

Average of roughly 3,160 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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