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SP51 CUX

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 2 (71% pass rate). It has 136,490 miles on the clock, averaging 8,300 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 CUX

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,490
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
8,300

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading136,490 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,340
Average per year8,300
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SP51 CUX 102k111k119k128k136k '06'10'08

Check SP51 CUX

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,490 miles
Since last MOT+8,340 miles
PASS
Mileage128,150 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,147 miles
Since last MOT+10,650 miles
PASS
Mileage117,497 miles
Since last MOT+8,882 miles
PASS
Mileage108,615 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,609 miles
Since last MOT+6,723 miles
PASS
Mileage101,886 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 CUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSP — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SP51 CUX

What car is SP51 CUX?

SP51 CUX is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Dundee in 2001.

What is the mileage of SP51 CUX?

The last recorded mileage for SP51 CUX was 136,490 miles, recorded on 3 Nov 2010 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SP51 CUX passed its MOT?

SP51 CUX has had 7 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (5 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 3 Nov 2010.

Is SP51 CUX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SP51 CUX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2001, 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 CUX?

SP51 CUX is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.