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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 112,999 miles on the clock, averaging 7,135 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.
MOT & Mileage History for SK51 BUS
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 112,999 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,135 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SK51 BUS |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SK — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About SK51 BUS
What car is SK51 BUS?
SK51 BUS is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SK51 BUS?
The last recorded mileage for SK51 BUS was 112,999 miles, recorded on 4 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SK51 BUS passed its MOT?
SK51 BUS has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Dec 2018.
Is SK51 BUS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SK51 BUS is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SK51 BUS?
SK51 BUS is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.