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 2013 Volkswagen Transporter Diesel 1968cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 154,013 miles on the clock, averaging 13,425 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI engine is known for 1. oil pump. Common Volkswagen Transporter issues include front window regulators and driveshaft splines (front and rear axles).
MOT & Mileage History for SO51 GES
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 154,013 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,011 |
| Average per year | 13,425 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
Reported issues for this Volkswagen Transporter
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Transporter models (2003–2015), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Front window regulators (both driver and passenger sides)
Plastic cable guides snap, steel cables fray or jump tracks; water ingress accelerates wear. · Typical repair: £150-£300 per side (parts £80-£150, labour 2hrs @ £100/hr indie garage; estimated).
Driveshaft splines (front and rear axles)
Splines on gearbox/driveshaft ends shear or wear prematurely, especially under load. · Typical repair: £400-£800 per side (new driveshaft £250-£500, labour 3-4hrs; estimated from indie quotes).
ABS/ESP warning lights (wheel speed sensors/brake system electronics)
Faulty wheel speed sensors or ABS module glitches trigger lights; often wiring corrosion. · Typical repair: £200-£500 (sensor £50-£100ea x4, module diag/labour; estimated).
Handbrake mechanism (cable and rear drum shoes)
Cable stretches/sticks, shoes wear unevenly or seize in drums. · Typical repair: £150-£350 (cables/shoes £80-£150, labour 2hrs).
1. Oil Pump (driven by balancing shaft module)
Balancing shaft chain tensioner fails, halting the oil pump and starving the engine of lubrication.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO51 GES |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Transporter |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1968cc |
| Year | 2013 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About SO51 GES
What car is SO51 GES?
SO51 GES is an red Volkswagen Transporter, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2013.
What is the mileage of SO51 GES?
The last recorded mileage for SO51 GES was 154,013 miles, recorded on 26 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO51 GES passed its MOT?
SO51 GES has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 26 Nov 2025.
Is SO51 GES ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO51 GES is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2013, 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 GES?
SO51 GES is approximately 13 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.