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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 129,489 miles on the clock, averaging 5,352 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 SO51 LFZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 129,489 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,409 |
| Average per year | 5,352 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 22 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 LFZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 LFZ
What car is SO51 LFZ?
SO51 LFZ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SO51 LFZ?
The last recorded mileage for SO51 LFZ was 129,489 miles, recorded on 17 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO51 LFZ passed its MOT?
SO51 LFZ has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Sep 2021.
Is SO51 LFZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO51 LFZ 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 LFZ?
SO51 LFZ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.