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 Petrol 1390cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 139,210 miles on the clock, averaging 6,861 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for SH51 XRF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 139,210 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,427 |
| Average per year | 6,861 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SH51 XRF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SH — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About SH51 XRF
What car is SH51 XRF?
SH51 XRF is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2001.
What is the mileage of SH51 XRF?
The last recorded mileage for SH51 XRF was 139,210 miles, recorded on 11 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SH51 XRF passed its MOT?
SH51 XRF has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 11 Feb 2020.
Is SH51 XRF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH51 XRF 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 XRF?
SH51 XRF is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.