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SP51 FNZ

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 179,435 miles on the clock, averaging 9,240 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 FNZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
179,435
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
9,240

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 reading179,435 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,434
Average per year9,240
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SP51 FNZ 40k75k110k145k179k '05'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage179,435 miles
Since last MOT+3,434 miles
PASS
Mileage176,001 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage176,001 miles
Since last MOT+8,482 miles
PASS
Mileage167,519 miles
Since last MOT+1,725 miles
PASS
Mileage165,794 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,775 miles
Since last MOT+2,898 miles
PASS
Mileage162,877 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,877 miles
Since last MOT+8,160 miles
PASS
Mileage154,717 miles
Since last MOT+11,998 miles
PASS
Mileage142,719 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,717 miles
Since last MOT+25,315 miles
PASS
Mileage117,402 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,402 miles
Since last MOT+6,992 miles
PASS
Mileage110,410 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,410 miles
Since last MOT+14,548 miles
PASS
Mileage95,862 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,862 miles
Since last MOT+13,597 miles
PASS
Mileage82,265 miles
Since last MOT+12,066 miles
PASS
Mileage70,199 miles
Since last MOT+13,676 miles
PASS
Mileage56,523 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,467 miles
Since last MOT+16,553 miles
PASS
Mileage39,914 miles

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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 FNZ
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 FNZ

What car is SP51 FNZ?

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

What is the mileage of SP51 FNZ?

The last recorded mileage for SP51 FNZ was 179,435 miles, recorded on 22 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SP51 FNZ passed its MOT?

SP51 FNZ has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 22 Dec 2020.

Is SP51 FNZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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