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SD51 XOU

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 157,744 miles on the clock, averaging 11,078 miles per year, above 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 SD51 XOU

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,744
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
56%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
11,078

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading157,744 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,078
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SD51 XOU 42k71k100k129k158k '05'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,744 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,744 miles
Since last MOT+14,847 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,897 miles
Since last MOT+12,465 miles
PASS
Mileage130,432 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,432 miles
Since last MOT+4,362 miles
PASS
Mileage126,070 miles
Since last MOT+5,420 miles
PASS
Mileage120,650 miles
Since last MOT+9,002 miles
PASS
Mileage111,648 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,648 miles
Since last MOT+12,481 miles
PASS
Mileage99,167 miles
Since last MOT+11,714 miles
PASS
Mileage87,453 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,453 miles
Since last MOT+11,950 miles
PASS
Mileage75,503 miles
Since last MOT+13,466 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,037 miles
Since last MOT+8,213 miles
PASS
Mileage53,824 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,824 miles
Since last MOT+11,758 miles
PASS
Mileage42,066 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,066 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 XOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSD — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SD51 XOU

What car is SD51 XOU?

SD51 XOU is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2001.

What is the mileage of SD51 XOU?

The last recorded mileage for SD51 XOU was 157,744 miles, recorded on 6 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SD51 XOU passed its MOT?

SD51 XOU has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 6 Apr 2016.

Is SD51 XOU ULEZ compliant?

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

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