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 2001 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 69,602 miles on the clock, averaging 3,771 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for SP51 BFA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 69,602 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9 |
| Average per year | 3,771 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SP51 BFA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SP — Dundee, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About SP51 BFA
What car is SP51 BFA?
SP51 BFA is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Dundee in 2001.
What is the mileage of SP51 BFA?
The last recorded mileage for SP51 BFA was 69,602 miles, recorded on 22 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SP51 BFA passed its MOT?
SP51 BFA has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 22 Nov 2018.
Is SP51 BFA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SP51 BFA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SP51 BFA?
SP51 BFA is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.