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 2001 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 109,428 miles on the clock, averaging 7,564 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for SH51 PBY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 109,428 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,262 |
| Average per year | 7,564 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 13 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 PBY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SH — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About SH51 PBY
What car is SH51 PBY?
SH51 PBY is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2001.
What is the mileage of SH51 PBY?
The last recorded mileage for SH51 PBY was 109,428 miles, recorded on 25 May 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SH51 PBY passed its MOT?
SH51 PBY has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 May 2013.
Is SH51 PBY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH51 PBY 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 PBY?
SH51 PBY is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.