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SH51 OLV

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Beige Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourBeige
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 1984cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 137,042 miles on the clock, averaging 7,957 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for SH51 OLV

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,042
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2005
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,957

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading137,042 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,711
Average per year7,957
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH51 OLV 30k57k84k110k137k '05'19'12

Check SH51 OLV

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,042 miles
Since last MOT+2,711 miles
PASS
Mileage134,331 miles
Since last MOT+2,995 miles
PASS
Mileage131,336 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,336 miles
Since last MOT+2,539 miles
PASS
Mileage128,797 miles
Since last MOT+2,905 miles
PASS
Mileage125,892 miles
Since last MOT+2,569 miles
PASS
Mileage123,323 miles
Since last MOT+2,789 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,534 miles
Since last MOT+5,282 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,252 miles
Since last MOT+10,052 miles
PASS
Mileage105,200 miles
Since last MOT+243 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,957 miles
Since last MOT+14,907 miles
PASS
Mileage90,050 miles
Since last MOT+127 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,923 miles
Since last MOT+22,138 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,785 miles
Since last MOT+13,372 miles
PASS
Mileage54,413 miles
Since last MOT+13,000 miles
PASS
Mileage41,413 miles
Since last MOT+11,274 miles
PASS
Mileage30,139 miles

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Camshaft position sensor (part 06A905377)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 OLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SH51 OLV

What car is SH51 OLV?

SH51 OLV is an beige Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2001.

What is the mileage of SH51 OLV?

The last recorded mileage for SH51 OLV was 137,042 miles, recorded on 24 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH51 OLV passed its MOT?

SH51 OLV has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 May 2019.

Is SH51 OLV ULEZ compliant?

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

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