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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 181,473 miles on the clock, averaging 10,969 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 PVW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 181,473 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 10,969 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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 PVW |
| 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 PVW
What car is SO51 PVW?
SO51 PVW is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SO51 PVW?
The last recorded mileage for SO51 PVW was 181,473 miles, recorded on 26 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO51 PVW passed its MOT?
SO51 PVW has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 26 Apr 2017.
Is SO51 PVW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO51 PVW 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 PVW?
SO51 PVW is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.