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SA51 EUV

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 111,394 miles on the clock, averaging 4,736 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SA51 EUV

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,394
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,736

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading111,394 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,473
Average per year4,736
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA51 EUV 32k52k72k92k111k '05'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,394 miles
Since last MOT+3,473 miles
PASS
Mileage107,921 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,921 miles
Since last MOT+4,375 miles
PASS
Mileage103,546 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,546 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,546 miles
Since last MOT+10,082 miles
PASS
Mileage93,464 miles
Since last MOT+9,651 miles
PASS
Mileage83,813 miles
Since last MOT+11,301 miles
PASS
Mileage72,512 miles
Since last MOT+6,319 miles
PASS
Mileage66,193 miles
Since last MOT+2,947 miles
PASS
Mileage63,246 miles
Since last MOT+8,325 miles
PASS
Mileage54,921 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,920 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
PASS
Mileage54,872 miles
Since last MOT+853 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,019 miles
PASS
Mileage54,233 miles
Since last MOT+5,970 miles
PASS
Mileage48,263 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,262 miles
Since last MOT+3,661 miles
PASS
Mileage44,601 miles
Since last MOT+3,889 miles
PASS
Mileage40,712 miles
Since last MOT+4,640 miles
PASS
Mileage36,072 miles
Since last MOT+4,050 miles
PASS
Mileage32,022 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 EUV
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 EUV

What car is SA51 EUV?

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

What is the mileage of SA51 EUV?

The last recorded mileage for SA51 EUV was 111,394 miles, recorded on 13 Jun 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA51 EUV passed its MOT?

SA51 EUV has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 13 Jun 2022.

Is SA51 EUV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA51 EUV 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 EUV?

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