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SK51 EGZ

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 168,376 miles on the clock, averaging 7,511 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SK51 EGZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,376
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,511

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading168,376 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,511
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SK51 EGZ 70k95k119k144k168k '05'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,376 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage168,376 miles
Since last MOT+5,202 miles
PASS
Mileage163,174 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,174 miles
Since last MOT+6,274 miles
PASS
Mileage156,900 miles
Since last MOT+7,044 miles
PASS
Mileage149,856 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,856 miles
Since last MOT+8,006 miles
PASS
Mileage141,850 miles
Since last MOT+10,329 miles
PASS
Mileage131,521 miles
Since last MOT+12,433 miles
PASS
Mileage119,088 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,088 miles
Since last MOT+386 miles
PASS
Mileage118,702 miles
Since last MOT+8,367 miles
PASS
Mileage110,335 miles
Since last MOT+99 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,236 miles
Since last MOT+9,268 miles
PASS
Mileage100,968 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,968 miles
Since last MOT+8,304 miles
PASS
Mileage92,664 miles
Since last MOT+2,888 miles
PASS
Mileage89,776 miles
Since last MOT+3,910 miles
PASS
Mileage85,866 miles
Since last MOT+5,827 miles
PASS
Mileage80,039 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,038 miles
Since last MOT+9,695 miles
PASS
Mileage70,343 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SK51 EGZ

What car is SK51 EGZ?

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

What is the mileage of SK51 EGZ?

The last recorded mileage for SK51 EGZ was 168,376 miles, recorded on 20 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SK51 EGZ passed its MOT?

SK51 EGZ has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 20 Jul 2018.

Is SK51 EGZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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