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SD51 MUG

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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 146,247 miles on the clock, averaging 16 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 SD51 MUG

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,247
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
16

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading146,247 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,618
Average per year16
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SD51 MUG 146k146k146k146k146k '06'13'09

Check SD51 MUG

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,247 miles
Since last MOT+9,618 miles
PASS
Mileage136,629 miles
Since last MOT+11,668 miles
PASS
Mileage124,961 miles
Since last MOT+13,318 miles
PASS
Mileage111,643 miles
Since last MOT+13,447 miles
PASS
Mileage98,196 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,196 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,107 miles
Since last MOT+6,855 miles
PASS
Mileage155,252 miles
Since last MOT+9,115 miles
PASS
Mileage146,137 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

RegistrationSD51 MUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSD — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SD51 MUG

What car is SD51 MUG?

SD51 MUG is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2001.

What is the mileage of SD51 MUG?

The last recorded mileage for SD51 MUG was 146,247 miles, recorded on 26 Oct 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SD51 MUG passed its MOT?

SD51 MUG has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 26 Oct 2013.

Is SD51 MUG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SD51 MUG 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 SD51 MUG?

SD51 MUG is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.