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SF51 CYU

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1898cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1898cc
ColourSilver
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 1898cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 157,476 miles on the clock, averaging 11,305 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SF51 CYU

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,476
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
11,305

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading157,476 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,343
Average per year11,305
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SF51 CYU 85k103k121k139k157k '06'12'08

Check SF51 CYU

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,476 miles
Since last MOT+6,343 miles
PASS
Mileage151,133 miles
Since last MOT+4,101 miles
PASS
Mileage147,032 miles
Since last MOT+11,278 miles
PASS
Mileage135,754 miles
Since last MOT+58 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,696 miles
Since last MOT+14,420 miles
PASS
Mileage121,276 miles
Since last MOT+2,446 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,830 miles
Since last MOT+13,062 miles
PASS
Mileage105,768 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,768 miles
Since last MOT+20,940 miles
PASS
Mileage84,828 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,828 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

RegistrationSF51 CYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1898cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSF — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SF51 CYU

What car is SF51 CYU?

SF51 CYU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1898cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2001.

What is the mileage of SF51 CYU?

The last recorded mileage for SF51 CYU was 157,476 miles, recorded on 1 Nov 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SF51 CYU passed its MOT?

SF51 CYU has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Nov 2012.

Is SF51 CYU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SF51 CYU 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 SF51 CYU?

SF51 CYU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.