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SK51 CYC

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 126,328 miles on the clock, averaging 6,285 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SK51 CYC

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,328
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,285

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading126,328 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9
Average per year6,285
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SK51 CYC 68k83k97k112k126k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,328 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,319 miles
Since last MOT+67 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,252 miles
Since last MOT+8,435 miles
PASS
Mileage117,817 miles
Since last MOT+9,882 miles
PASS
Mileage107,935 miles
Since last MOT+60 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,875 miles
PASS
Mileage158,047 miles
Since last MOT+319 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,728 miles
Since last MOT+16,121 miles
PASS
Mileage141,607 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,607 miles
Since last MOT+15,680 miles
PASS
Mileage125,927 miles
Since last MOT+13,114 miles
PASS
Mileage112,813 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,813 miles
Since last MOT+15,535 miles
PASS
Mileage97,278 miles
Since last MOT+12,647 miles
PASS
Mileage84,631 miles
Since last MOT+16,723 miles
PASS
Mileage67,908 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,906 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

RegistrationSK51 CYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSK — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SK51 CYC

What car is SK51 CYC?

SK51 CYC is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2001.

What is the mileage of SK51 CYC?

The last recorded mileage for SK51 CYC was 126,328 miles, recorded on 29 May 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SK51 CYC passed its MOT?

SK51 CYC has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 29 May 2015.

Is SK51 CYC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SK51 CYC 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 SK51 CYC?

SK51 CYC is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.