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SP51 FNM

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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 5 (44% pass rate). It has 125,719 miles on the clock, averaging 10,611 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SP51 FNM

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,719
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2005
44%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
10,611

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading125,719 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year10,611
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SP51 FNM 77k89k102k114k126k '05'10'08

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,719 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,717 miles
Since last MOT+23,349 miles
PASS
Mileage102,368 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,368 miles
Since last MOT+7,679 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,689 miles
Since last MOT+13,284 miles
PASS
Mileage81,405 miles
Since last MOT+212 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,193 miles
Since last MOT+3,846 miles
PASS
Mileage77,347 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,347 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 FNM
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 FNM

What car is SP51 FNM?

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

What is the mileage of SP51 FNM?

The last recorded mileage for SP51 FNM was 125,719 miles, recorded on 20 May 2010 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SP51 FNM passed its MOT?

SP51 FNM has had 9 MOT tests with a 44% pass rate (4 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 May 2010.

Is SP51 FNM ULEZ compliant?

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

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