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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 187,407 miles on the clock, averaging 10,003 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 XRL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 187,407 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,500 |
| Average per year | 10,003 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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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 XRL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SH — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About SH51 XRL
What car is SH51 XRL?
SH51 XRL is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2002.
What is the mileage of SH51 XRL?
The last recorded mileage for SH51 XRL was 187,407 miles, recorded on 21 Dec 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SH51 XRL passed its MOT?
SH51 XRL has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 21 Dec 2015.
Is SH51 XRL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH51 XRL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, 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 XRL?
SH51 XRL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.