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SA51 TNV

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 183,868 miles on the clock, averaging 7,731 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SA51 TNV

MOT Status
Due date passed
183,868
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2005
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
7,731

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading183,868 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,480
Average per year7,731
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA51 TNV 134k147k159k171k184k '05'11'08

Check SA51 TNV

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage183,868 miles
Since last MOT+2,480 miles
PASS
Mileage181,388 miles
Since last MOT+3,034 miles
PASS
Mileage178,354 miles
Since last MOT+2,966 miles
PASS
Mileage175,388 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage175,388 miles
Since last MOT+3,777 miles
PASS
Mileage171,611 miles
Since last MOT+14,267 miles
PASS
Mileage157,344 miles
Since last MOT+23,210 miles
PASS
Mileage134,134 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 TNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SA51 TNV

What car is SA51 TNV?

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

What is the mileage of SA51 TNV?

The last recorded mileage for SA51 TNV was 183,868 miles, recorded on 7 Nov 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA51 TNV passed its MOT?

SA51 TNV has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 7 Nov 2011.

Is SA51 TNV ULEZ compliant?

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

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