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SK51 GMX

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 9 (68% pass rate). It has 122,328 miles on the clock, averaging 5,216 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 GMX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
122,328
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
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
5,216

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading122,328 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,874
Average per year5,216
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SK51 GMX 17k43k69k96k122k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,328 miles
Since last MOT+2,874 miles
PASS
Mileage119,454 miles
Since last MOT+2,500 miles
PASS
Mileage116,954 miles
Since last MOT+4,713 miles
PASS
Mileage112,241 miles
Since last MOT+7,120 miles
PASS
Mileage105,121 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,121 miles
Since last MOT+3,069 miles
PASS
Mileage102,052 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,050 miles
Since last MOT+2,026 miles
PASS
Mileage100,024 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,015 miles
Since last MOT+5,723 miles
PASS
Mileage94,292 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,287 miles
Since last MOT+5,408 miles
PASS
Mileage88,879 miles
Since last MOT+5,926 miles
PASS
Mileage82,953 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,953 miles
Since last MOT+8,567 miles
PASS
Mileage74,386 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,386 miles
Since last MOT+12,012 miles
PASS
Mileage62,374 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,373 miles
Since last MOT+8,674 miles
PASS
Mileage53,699 miles
Since last MOT+8,430 miles
PASS
Mileage45,269 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,269 miles
Since last MOT+15,287 miles
PASS
Mileage29,982 miles
Since last MOT+4,436 miles
PASS
Mileage25,546 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,542 miles
Since last MOT+2,295 miles
PASS
Mileage23,247 miles
Since last MOT+3,373 miles
PASS
Mileage19,874 miles
Since last MOT+3,269 miles
PASS
Mileage16,605 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 GMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSK — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SK51 GMX

What car is SK51 GMX?

SK51 GMX is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SK51 GMX?

The last recorded mileage for SK51 GMX was 122,328 miles, recorded on 18 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SK51 GMX passed its MOT?

SK51 GMX has had 28 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (19 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 18 May 2026.

Is SK51 GMX ULEZ compliant?

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

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