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 Diesel 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 169,903 miles on the clock, averaging 9,237 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 SO51 FVN
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 169,903 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,058 |
| Average per year | 9,237 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SO51 FVN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About SO51 FVN
What car is SO51 FVN?
SO51 FVN is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SO51 FVN?
The last recorded mileage for SO51 FVN was 169,903 miles, recorded on 29 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO51 FVN passed its MOT?
SO51 FVN has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Sep 2020.
Is SO51 FVN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO51 FVN 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 SO51 FVN?
SO51 FVN is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.