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SH51 PDX

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 162,280 miles on the clock, averaging 8,227 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 PDX

MOT Status
Due date passed
162,280
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2005
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
8,227

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading162,280 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,579
Average per year8,227
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH51 PDX 34k66k98k130k162k '05'21'12

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage162,280 miles
Since last MOT+2,579 miles
PASS
Mileage159,701 miles
Since last MOT+4,421 miles
PASS
Mileage155,280 miles
Since last MOT+4,257 miles
PASS
Mileage151,023 miles
Since last MOT+5,393 miles
PASS
Mileage145,630 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,624 miles
Since last MOT+11,352 miles
PASS
Mileage134,272 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,272 miles
Since last MOT+12,293 miles
PASS
Mileage121,979 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,979 miles
Since last MOT+10,492 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,487 miles
Since last MOT+5,945 miles
PASS
Mileage105,542 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,542 miles
Since last MOT+6,572 miles
PASS
Mileage98,970 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,954 miles
Since last MOT+7,965 miles
PASS
Mileage90,989 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,989 miles
Since last MOT+10,977 miles
PASS
Mileage80,012 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,012 miles
Since last MOT+6,137 miles
PASS
Mileage73,875 miles
Since last MOT+13,782 miles
PASS
Mileage60,093 miles
Since last MOT+14,015 miles
PASS
Mileage46,078 miles
Since last MOT+11,915 miles
PASS
Mileage34,163 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,163 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 PDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SH51 PDX

What car is SH51 PDX?

SH51 PDX is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2001.

What is the mileage of SH51 PDX?

The last recorded mileage for SH51 PDX was 162,280 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH51 PDX passed its MOT?

SH51 PDX has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 9 Mar 2021.

Is SH51 PDX ULEZ compliant?

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

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