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EX51 SGU

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourBlue
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 143,333 miles on the clock, averaging 7,303 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EX51 SGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,333
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
7,303

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading143,333 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year7,303
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX51 SGU 81k96k112k128k143k '06'15'10

Check EX51 SGU

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,333 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,326 miles
Since last MOT+374 miles
PASS
Mileage142,952 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,929 miles
Since last MOT+4,283 miles
PASS
Mileage138,646 miles
Since last MOT+5,089 miles
PASS
Mileage133,557 miles
Since last MOT+4,987 miles
PASS
Mileage128,570 miles
Since last MOT+7,178 miles
PASS
Mileage121,392 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,392 miles
Since last MOT+13,323 miles
PASS
Mileage108,069 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,069 miles
Since last MOT+13,789 miles
PASS
Mileage94,280 miles
Since last MOT+13,630 miles
PASS
Mileage80,650 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 SGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About EX51 SGU

What car is EX51 SGU?

EX51 SGU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.

What is the mileage of EX51 SGU?

The last recorded mileage for EX51 SGU was 143,333 miles, recorded on 23 Apr 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX51 SGU passed its MOT?

EX51 SGU has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 23 Apr 2015.

Is EX51 SGU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX51 SGU 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 EX51 SGU?

EX51 SGU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.