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SK51 GDU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 9 (68% pass rate). It has 134,064 miles on the clock, averaging 5,895 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 GDU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
134,064
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2007
68%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
5,895

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 reading134,064 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,895
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SK51 GDU 25k52k80k107k134k '07'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage134,064 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,064 miles
Since last MOT+3,411 miles
PASS
Mileage130,653 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,640 miles
Since last MOT+5,332 miles
PASS
Mileage125,308 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,308 miles
Since last MOT+394 miles
PASS
Mileage124,914 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,912 miles
Since last MOT+2,787 miles
PASS
Mileage122,125 miles
Since last MOT+124 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,001 miles
Since last MOT+5,425 miles
PASS
Mileage116,576 miles
Since last MOT+10,088 miles
PASS
Mileage106,488 miles
Since last MOT+2,260 miles
PASS
Mileage104,228 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,228 miles
Since last MOT+2,569 miles
PASS
Mileage101,659 miles
Since last MOT+2,039 miles
PASS
Mileage99,620 miles
Since last MOT+1,983 miles
PASS
Mileage97,637 miles
Since last MOT+2,386 miles
PASS
Mileage95,251 miles
Since last MOT+2,906 miles
PASS
Mileage92,345 miles
Since last MOT+3,592 miles
PASS
Mileage88,753 miles
Since last MOT+5,557 miles
PASS
Mileage83,196 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,196 miles
Since last MOT+12,811 miles
PASS
Mileage70,385 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,385 miles
Since last MOT+9,496 miles
PASS
Mileage60,889 miles
Since last MOT+13,582 miles
PASS
Mileage47,307 miles
Since last MOT+6,032 miles
PASS
Mileage41,275 miles
Since last MOT+15,966 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,309 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 GDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSK — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SK51 GDU

What car is SK51 GDU?

SK51 GDU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SK51 GDU?

The last recorded mileage for SK51 GDU was 134,064 miles, recorded on 26 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SK51 GDU passed its MOT?

SK51 GDU has had 28 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (19 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 26 May 2026.

Is SK51 GDU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SK51 GDU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, 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 GDU?

SK51 GDU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.