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SK51 XBB

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
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 2001 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 154,489 miles on the clock, averaging 11,642 miles per year, above 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 XBB

MOT Status
Due date passed
154,489
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
11,642

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 reading154,489 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,232
Average per year11,642
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SK51 XBB 38k67k96k125k154k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage154,489 miles
Since last MOT+13,232 miles
PASS
Mileage141,257 miles
Since last MOT+13,130 miles
PASS
Mileage128,127 miles
Since last MOT+13,684 miles
PASS
Mileage114,443 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,434 miles
Since last MOT+17,685 miles
PASS
Mileage96,749 miles
Since last MOT+17,068 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,681 miles
Since last MOT+9,163 miles
PASS
Mileage70,518 miles
Since last MOT+8,866 miles
PASS
Mileage61,652 miles
Since last MOT+6,840 miles
PASS
Mileage54,812 miles
Since last MOT+6,468 miles
PASS
Mileage48,344 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,344 miles
Since last MOT+10,742 miles
PASS
Mileage37,602 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 XBB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSK — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SK51 XBB

What car is SK51 XBB?

SK51 XBB is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2001.

What is the mileage of SK51 XBB?

The last recorded mileage for SK51 XBB was 154,489 miles, recorded on 13 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SK51 XBB passed its MOT?

SK51 XBB has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 13 Sep 2016.

Is SK51 XBB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SK51 XBB is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, 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 XBB?

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