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SP51 CWA

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 11 (56% pass rate). It has 197,331 miles on the clock, averaging 5,811 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SP51 CWA

MOT Status
Due date passed
197,331
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,811

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading197,331 miles
Reading date
Miles last year764
Average per year5,811
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SP51 CWA 110k132k154k175k197k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage197,331 miles
Since last MOT+764 miles
PASS
Mileage196,567 miles
Since last MOT+940 miles
PASS
Mileage195,627 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage195,603 miles
Since last MOT+1,257 miles
PASS
Mileage194,346 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage194,346 miles
Since last MOT+1,088 miles
PASS
Mileage193,258 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage193,258 miles
Since last MOT+1,192 miles
PASS
Mileage192,066 miles
Since last MOT+1,685 miles
PASS
Mileage190,381 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage190,381 miles
Since last MOT+1,476 miles
PASS
Mileage188,905 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage188,886 miles
Since last MOT+2,350 miles
PASS
Mileage186,536 miles
Since last MOT+2,572 miles
PASS
Mileage183,964 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage183,964 miles
Since last MOT+435 miles
FAIL
Mileage183,529 miles
Since last MOT+8,786 miles
PASS
Mileage174,743 miles
Since last MOT+8,918 miles
PASS
Mileage165,825 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,825 miles
Since last MOT+16,941 miles
PASS
Mileage148,884 miles
Since last MOT+15,367 miles
PASS
Mileage133,517 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,515 miles
Since last MOT+11,859 miles
PASS
Mileage121,656 miles
Since last MOT+11,821 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,835 miles

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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

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

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About SP51 CWA

What car is SP51 CWA?

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

What is the mileage of SP51 CWA?

The last recorded mileage for SP51 CWA was 197,331 miles, recorded on 21 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SP51 CWA passed its MOT?

SP51 CWA has had 25 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (14 passes, 11 failures). It last was tested on 21 Sep 2021.

Is SP51 CWA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SP51 CWA 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 CWA?

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