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SA51 ETZ

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 4 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing once (75% pass rate). It has 94,467 miles on the clock, averaging 21,812 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SA51 ETZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,467
Last Mileage
Recorded
4
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 4 tests on record
21,812

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading94,467 miles
Reading date
Average per year21,812
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SA51 ETZ 60k69k77k86k94k '06'08'08

Check SA51 ETZ

Full MOT Test History 4 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,467 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,467 miles
Since last MOT+10,508 miles
PASS
Mileage83,959 miles
Since last MOT+23,653 miles
PASS
Mileage60,306 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 ETZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SA51 ETZ

What car is SA51 ETZ?

SA51 ETZ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2001.

What is the mileage of SA51 ETZ?

The last recorded mileage for SA51 ETZ was 94,467 miles, recorded on 17 Mar 2008 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA51 ETZ passed its MOT?

SA51 ETZ has had 4 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (3 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 17 Mar 2008.

Is SA51 ETZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA51 ETZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SA51 ETZ?

SA51 ETZ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.