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 Petrol 1595cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 138,109 miles on the clock, averaging 6,824 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.
MOT & Mileage History for SH51 OLU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 138,109 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,984 |
| Average per year | 6,824 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SH51 OLU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SH — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About SH51 OLU
What car is SH51 OLU?
SH51 OLU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2002.
What is the mileage of SH51 OLU?
The last recorded mileage for SH51 OLU was 138,109 miles, recorded on 8 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SH51 OLU passed its MOT?
SH51 OLU has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 8 Jun 2016.
Is SH51 OLU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH51 OLU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, 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 OLU?
SH51 OLU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.