Vehicle summary
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 133,852 miles on the clock, averaging 6,873 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for SA51 TLO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 133,852 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,873 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SA51 TLO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SA — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About SA51 TLO
What car is SA51 TLO?
SA51 TLO is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2001.
What is the mileage of SA51 TLO?
The last recorded mileage for SA51 TLO was 133,852 miles, recorded on 12 Jul 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SA51 TLO passed its MOT?
SA51 TLO has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 12 Jul 2021.
Is SA51 TLO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA51 TLO 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 TLO?
SA51 TLO is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.