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SH51 OLK

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourBlue
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 1781cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 3 (63% pass rate). It has 145,521 miles on the clock, averaging 14,711 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SH51 OLK

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,521
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
14,711

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 reading145,521 miles
Reading date
Average per year14,711
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SH51 OLK 88k102k117k131k146k '06'10'09

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,521 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,521 miles
Since last MOT+8,426 miles
PASS
Mileage137,095 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,095 miles
Since last MOT+15,976 miles
PASS
Mileage121,119 miles
Since last MOT+64 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,055 miles
Since last MOT+12,988 miles
PASS
Mileage108,067 miles
Since last MOT+20,300 miles
PASS
Mileage87,767 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 OLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SH51 OLK

What car is SH51 OLK?

SH51 OLK is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2001.

What is the mileage of SH51 OLK?

The last recorded mileage for SH51 OLK was 145,521 miles, recorded on 23 Mar 2010 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH51 OLK passed its MOT?

SH51 OLK has had 8 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (5 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 23 Mar 2010.

Is SH51 OLK ULEZ compliant?

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

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