Vehicle summary
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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 152,686 miles on the clock, averaging 3,784 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 SH51 KMU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 152,686 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,038 |
| Average per year | 3,784 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SH51 KMU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SH — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About SH51 KMU
What car is SH51 KMU?
SH51 KMU is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2002.
What is the mileage of SH51 KMU?
The last recorded mileage for SH51 KMU was 152,686 miles, recorded on 13 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SH51 KMU passed its MOT?
SH51 KMU has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Sep 2023.
Is SH51 KMU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH51 KMU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, 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 KMU?
SH51 KMU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.