Vehicle summary
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 93,888 miles on the clock, averaging 5,674 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 GVM
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 93,888 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,674 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SP51 GVM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Beige |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SP — Dundee, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About SP51 GVM
What car is SP51 GVM?
SP51 GVM is an beige Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Dundee in 2001.
What is the mileage of SP51 GVM?
The last recorded mileage for SP51 GVM was 93,888 miles, recorded on 23 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SP51 GVM passed its MOT?
SP51 GVM has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 Oct 2015.
Is SP51 GVM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SP51 GVM 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 GVM?
SP51 GVM is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.