Vehicle summary
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 Petrol 1781cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 143,196 miles on the clock, averaging 3,986 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SO51 FVB
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 143,196 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 3,986 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO51 FVB |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1781cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About SO51 FVB
What car is SO51 FVB?
SO51 FVB is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SO51 FVB?
The last recorded mileage for SO51 FVB was 143,196 miles, recorded on 28 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO51 FVB passed its MOT?
SO51 FVB has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Jan 2020.
Is SO51 FVB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO51 FVB is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SO51 FVB?
SO51 FVB is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.