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SL51 FEX

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourBlack
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 1781cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 148,274 miles on the clock, averaging 11,894 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL51 FEX

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,274
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
11,894

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 reading148,274 miles
Reading date
Miles last year467
Average per year11,894
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL51 FEX 40k67k94k121k148k '05'14'10

Check SL51 FEX

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,274 miles
Since last MOT+467 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,807 miles
Since last MOT+8,931 miles
PASS
Mileage138,876 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,876 miles
Since last MOT+1,944 miles
PASS
Mileage136,932 miles
Since last MOT+2,567 miles
PASS
Mileage134,365 miles
Since last MOT+168 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,197 miles
Since last MOT+7,740 miles
PASS
Mileage126,457 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,455 miles
Since last MOT+17,114 miles
PASS
Mileage109,341 miles
Since last MOT+18,513 miles
PASS
Mileage90,828 miles
Since last MOT+22,225 miles
PASS
Mileage68,603 miles
Since last MOT+4,755 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,848 miles
Since last MOT+23,817 miles
PASS
Mileage40,031 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,031 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 FEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SL51 FEX

What car is SL51 FEX?

SL51 FEX is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2001.

What is the mileage of SL51 FEX?

The last recorded mileage for SL51 FEX was 148,274 miles, recorded on 9 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL51 FEX passed its MOT?

SL51 FEX has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 9 Sep 2014.

Is SL51 FEX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL51 FEX 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 SL51 FEX?

SL51 FEX is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.