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 Petrol 1598cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 10 (47% pass rate). It has 135,629 miles on the clock, averaging 6,342 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.
MOT & Mileage History for SA51 YKU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 135,629 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,342 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SA51 YKU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SA — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About SA51 YKU
What car is SA51 YKU?
SA51 YKU is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2001.
What is the mileage of SA51 YKU?
The last recorded mileage for SA51 YKU was 135,629 miles, recorded on 12 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SA51 YKU passed its MOT?
SA51 YKU has had 19 MOT tests with a 47% pass rate (9 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 12 Jan 2016.
Is SA51 YKU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA51 YKU 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 YKU?
SA51 YKU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.