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SA51 OSW

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Grey Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 75,319 miles on the clock, averaging 3,009 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for SA51 OSW

MOT Status
Due date passed
75,319
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
3,009

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

Low mileage
Latest reading75,319 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,498
Average per year3,009
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SA51 OSW 39k48k57k66k75k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage75,319 miles
Since last MOT+3,498 miles
PASS
Mileage71,821 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,819 miles
Since last MOT+3,190 miles
PASS
Mileage68,629 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,629 miles
Since last MOT+1,986 miles
PASS
Mileage66,643 miles
Since last MOT+2,774 miles
PASS
Mileage63,869 miles
Since last MOT+2,354 miles
PASS
Mileage61,515 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,515 miles
Since last MOT+3,059 miles
PASS
Mileage58,456 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,454 miles
Since last MOT+3,153 miles
PASS
Mileage55,301 miles
Since last MOT+3,276 miles
PASS
Mileage52,025 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,025 miles
Since last MOT+3,428 miles
PASS
Mileage48,597 miles
Since last MOT+2,490 miles
PASS
Mileage46,107 miles
Since last MOT+3,399 miles
PASS
Mileage42,708 miles
Since last MOT+3,661 miles
PASS
Mileage39,047 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 OSW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SA51 OSW

What car is SA51 OSW?

SA51 OSW is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2001.

What is the mileage of SA51 OSW?

The last recorded mileage for SA51 OSW was 75,319 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA51 OSW passed its MOT?

SA51 OSW has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Nov 2018.

Is SA51 OSW ULEZ compliant?

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

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