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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 204,192 miles on the clock, averaging 19,817 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 LGE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 204,192 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,798 |
| Average per year | 19,817 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 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 LGE |
| 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 LGE
What car is SO51 LGE?
SO51 LGE is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SO51 LGE?
The last recorded mileage for SO51 LGE was 204,192 miles, recorded on 19 Mar 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO51 LGE passed its MOT?
SO51 LGE has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 Mar 2014.
Is SO51 LGE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO51 LGE 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 LGE?
SO51 LGE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.