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SK51 HEV

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 8 (53% pass rate). It has 161,199 miles on the clock, averaging 9,277 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SK51 HEV

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,199
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
53%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,277

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading161,199 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,712
Average per year9,277
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SK51 HEV 76k97k118k140k161k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,199 miles
Since last MOT+14,712 miles
PASS
Mileage146,487 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,487 miles
Since last MOT+13,185 miles
PASS
Mileage133,302 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,302 miles
Since last MOT+11,679 miles
PASS
Mileage121,623 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,623 miles
Since last MOT+10,443 miles
PASS
Mileage111,180 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,180 miles
Since last MOT+13,764 miles
PASS
Mileage97,416 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,416 miles
Since last MOT+11,305 miles
PASS
Mileage86,111 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,110 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,758 miles
Since last MOT+989 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,769 miles
Since last MOT+25,095 miles
PASS
Mileage89,674 miles
Since last MOT+13,934 miles
PASS
Mileage75,740 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 HEV
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 HEV

What car is SK51 HEV?

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

What is the mileage of SK51 HEV?

The last recorded mileage for SK51 HEV was 161,199 miles, recorded on 30 Mar 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SK51 HEV passed its MOT?

SK51 HEV has had 17 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (9 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 30 Mar 2015.

Is SK51 HEV ULEZ compliant?

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

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