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SL51 FFN

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 2001 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 154,697 miles on the clock, averaging 5,451 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 SL51 FFN

MOT Status
Due date passed
154,697
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,451

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading154,697 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,331
Average per year5,451
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL51 FFN 67k89k111k133k155k '05'21'12

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage154,697 miles
Since last MOT+5,331 miles
PASS
Mileage149,366 miles
Since last MOT+3,016 miles
PASS
Mileage146,350 miles
Since last MOT+3,000 miles
PASS
Mileage143,350 miles
Since last MOT+2,731 miles
PASS
Mileage140,619 miles
Since last MOT+2,807 miles
PASS
Mileage137,812 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,812 miles
Since last MOT+2,298 miles
PASS
Mileage135,514 miles
Since last MOT+1,367 miles
PASS
Mileage134,147 miles
Since last MOT+1,017 miles
PASS
Mileage133,130 miles
Since last MOT+1,302 miles
PASS
Mileage131,828 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,828 miles
Since last MOT+4,691 miles
PASS
Mileage127,137 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,137 miles
Since last MOT+4,332 miles
PASS
Mileage122,805 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,805 miles
Since last MOT+10,319 miles
PASS
Mileage112,486 miles
Since last MOT+14,540 miles
PASS
Mileage97,946 miles
Since last MOT+15,733 miles
PASS
Mileage82,213 miles
Since last MOT+93 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,120 miles
Since last MOT+14,913 miles
PASS
Mileage67,207 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 FFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SL51 FFN

What car is SL51 FFN?

SL51 FFN is an green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2001.

What is the mileage of SL51 FFN?

The last recorded mileage for SL51 FFN was 154,697 miles, recorded on 14 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL51 FFN passed its MOT?

SL51 FFN has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 14 Dec 2021.

Is SL51 FFN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL51 FFN is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SL51 FFN?

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