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SP51 CXD

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 70,688 miles on the clock, averaging 3,365 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for SP51 CXD

MOT Status
Due date passed
70,688
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2005
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
3,365

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading70,688 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,365
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SP51 CXD 11k26k41k56k71k '05'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage70,688 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,688 miles
Since last MOT+1,863 miles
PASS
Mileage68,825 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,825 miles
Since last MOT+5,427 miles
PASS
Mileage63,398 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,398 miles
Since last MOT+5,524 miles
PASS
Mileage57,874 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,874 miles
Since last MOT+9,998 miles
PASS
Mileage47,876 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,876 miles
Since last MOT+7,973 miles
PASS
Mileage39,903 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,900 miles
Since last MOT+1,509 miles
PASS
Mileage38,391 miles
Since last MOT+3,414 miles
PASS
Mileage34,977 miles
Since last MOT+1,796 miles
PASS
Mileage33,181 miles
Since last MOT+1,914 miles
PASS
Mileage31,267 miles
Since last MOT+1,955 miles
PASS
Mileage29,312 miles
Since last MOT+2,264 miles
PASS
Mileage27,048 miles
Since last MOT+1,905 miles
PASS
Mileage25,143 miles
Since last MOT+2,332 miles
PASS
Mileage22,811 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,806 miles
Since last MOT+2,712 miles
PASS
Mileage20,094 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,091 miles
Since last MOT+1,749 miles
PASS
Mileage18,342 miles
Since last MOT+2,444 miles
PASS
Mileage15,898 miles
Since last MOT+4,889 miles
PASS
Mileage11,009 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 CXD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSP — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SP51 CXD

What car is SP51 CXD?

SP51 CXD is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Dundee in 2001.

What is the mileage of SP51 CXD?

The last recorded mileage for SP51 CXD was 70,688 miles, recorded on 7 Jun 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SP51 CXD passed its MOT?

SP51 CXD has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 7 Jun 2023.

Is SP51 CXD ULEZ compliant?

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

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