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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 137,091 miles on the clock, averaging 7,514 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for SP51 BSU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 137,091 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,284 |
| Average per year | 7,514 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 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 | SP51 BSU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SP — Dundee, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About SP51 BSU
What car is SP51 BSU?
SP51 BSU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Dundee in 2002.
What is the mileage of SP51 BSU?
The last recorded mileage for SP51 BSU was 137,091 miles, recorded on 14 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SP51 BSU passed its MOT?
SP51 BSU has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 14 Feb 2018.
Is SP51 BSU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SP51 BSU 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 SP51 BSU?
SP51 BSU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.