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SH51 EPP

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 133,613 miles on the clock, averaging 5,596 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SH51 EPP

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,613
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,596

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading133,613 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,259
Average per year5,596
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SH51 EPP 50k71k92k113k134k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,613 miles
Since last MOT+3,259 miles
PASS
Mileage130,354 miles
Since last MOT+4,070 miles
PASS
Mileage126,284 miles
Since last MOT+4,649 miles
PASS
Mileage121,635 miles
Since last MOT+3,577 miles
PASS
Mileage118,058 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,058 miles
Since last MOT+4,088 miles
PASS
Mileage113,970 miles
Since last MOT+4,504 miles
PASS
Mileage109,466 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,443 miles
Since last MOT+5,195 miles
PASS
Mileage104,248 miles
Since last MOT+5,255 miles
PASS
Mileage98,993 miles
Since last MOT+6,869 miles
PASS
Mileage92,124 miles
Since last MOT+6,173 miles
PASS
Mileage85,951 miles
Since last MOT+7,338 miles
PASS
Mileage78,613 miles
Since last MOT+7,320 miles
PASS
Mileage71,293 miles
Since last MOT+86 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,207 miles
Since last MOT+6,445 miles
PASS
Mileage64,762 miles
Since last MOT+7,421 miles
PASS
Mileage57,341 miles
Since last MOT+7,262 miles
PASS
Mileage50,079 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 EPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SH51 EPP

What car is SH51 EPP?

SH51 EPP is an green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2001.

What is the mileage of SH51 EPP?

The last recorded mileage for SH51 EPP was 133,613 miles, recorded on 17 Jun 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH51 EPP passed its MOT?

SH51 EPP has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 Jun 2021.

Is SH51 EPP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH51 EPP 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 SH51 EPP?

SH51 EPP is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.