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SP51 FLN

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 122,212 miles on the clock, averaging 5,847 miles per year, 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 FLN

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,212
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,847

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 reading122,212 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,335
Average per year5,847
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SP51 FLN 46k65k84k103k122k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage122,212 miles
Since last MOT+3,335 miles
PASS
Mileage118,877 miles
Since last MOT+5,188 miles
PASS
Mileage113,689 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,689 miles
Since last MOT+4,567 miles
PASS
Mileage109,122 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,122 miles
Since last MOT+2,651 miles
PASS
Mileage106,471 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,471 miles
Since last MOT+2,841 miles
PASS
Mileage103,630 miles
Since last MOT+2,936 miles
PASS
Mileage100,694 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,694 miles
Since last MOT+9,231 miles
PASS
Mileage91,463 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,463 miles
Since last MOT+9,335 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,128 miles
Since last MOT+9,703 miles
PASS
Mileage72,425 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,425 miles
Since last MOT+7,131 miles
PASS
Mileage65,294 miles
Since last MOT+3,607 miles
PASS
Mileage61,687 miles
Since last MOT+7,999 miles
PASS
Mileage53,688 miles
Since last MOT+7,205 miles
PASS
Mileage46,483 miles
Since last MOT+172 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,311 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SP51 FLN

What car is SP51 FLN?

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

What is the mileage of SP51 FLN?

The last recorded mileage for SP51 FLN was 122,212 miles, recorded on 9 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SP51 FLN passed its MOT?

SP51 FLN has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 9 Aug 2019.

Is SP51 FLN ULEZ compliant?

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

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