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SF51 UYE

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 1896cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 10 (57% pass rate). It has 86,192 miles on the clock, averaging 3,823 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 SF51 UYE

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,192
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2005
57%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,823

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading86,192 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13
Average per year3,823
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SF51 UYE 37k49k62k74k86k '05'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,192 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,179 miles
Since last MOT+1,038 miles
PASS
Mileage85,141 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,140 miles
Since last MOT+2,916 miles
PASS
Mileage82,224 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,224 miles
Since last MOT+2,209 miles
PASS
Mileage80,015 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,015 miles
Since last MOT+3,272 miles
PASS
Mileage76,743 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,742 miles
Since last MOT+4,560 miles
PASS
Mileage72,182 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,182 miles
Since last MOT+3,004 miles
PASS
Mileage69,178 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,151 miles
Since last MOT+2,768 miles
PASS
Mileage66,383 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,361 miles
Since last MOT+2,899 miles
PASS
Mileage63,462 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,457 miles
Since last MOT+5,547 miles
PASS
Mileage57,910 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,906 miles
Since last MOT+7,621 miles
PASS
Mileage50,285 miles
Since last MOT+6,345 miles
PASS
Mileage43,940 miles
Since last MOT+6,971 miles
PASS
Mileage36,969 miles

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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 UYE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSF — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SF51 UYE

What car is SF51 UYE?

SF51 UYE is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2001.

What is the mileage of SF51 UYE?

The last recorded mileage for SF51 UYE was 86,192 miles, recorded on 16 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SF51 UYE passed its MOT?

SF51 UYE has had 23 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (13 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 16 Jul 2018.

Is SF51 UYE ULEZ compliant?

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

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