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SH51 WYY

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 3 (57% pass rate). It has 94,086 miles on the clock, averaging 17,479 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SH51 WYY

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,086
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2005
57%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
17,479

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading94,086 miles
Reading date
Average per year17,479
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SH51 WYY 44k57k69k82k94k '05'08'06

Check SH51 WYY

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,086 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,086 miles
Since last MOT+23,411 miles
PASS
Mileage70,675 miles
Since last MOT+13,305 miles
PASS
Mileage57,370 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,370 miles
Since last MOT+13,338 miles
PASS
Mileage44,032 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,031 miles

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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

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

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About SH51 WYY

What car is SH51 WYY?

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

What is the mileage of SH51 WYY?

The last recorded mileage for SH51 WYY was 94,086 miles, recorded on 23 Oct 2008 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH51 WYY passed its MOT?

SH51 WYY has had 7 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (4 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 23 Oct 2008.

Is SH51 WYY ULEZ compliant?

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

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