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SP51 GWV

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 126,124 miles on the clock, averaging 8,142 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SP51 GWV

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,124
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,142

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading126,124 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,142
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SP51 GWV 45k65k85k106k126k '06'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,124 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,124 miles
Since last MOT+8,385 miles
PASS
Mileage117,739 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,720 miles
Since last MOT+7,960 miles
PASS
Mileage109,760 miles
Since last MOT+8,532 miles
PASS
Mileage101,228 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,228 miles
Since last MOT+7,542 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,686 miles
Since last MOT+7,136 miles
PASS
Mileage86,550 miles
Since last MOT+7,315 miles
PASS
Mileage79,235 miles
Since last MOT+16,817 miles
PASS
Mileage62,418 miles
Since last MOT+7,090 miles
PASS
Mileage55,328 miles
Since last MOT+10,675 miles
PASS
Mileage44,653 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,653 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 GWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSP — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SP51 GWV

What car is SP51 GWV?

SP51 GWV is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Dundee in 2002.

What is the mileage of SP51 GWV?

The last recorded mileage for SP51 GWV was 126,124 miles, recorded on 13 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SP51 GWV passed its MOT?

SP51 GWV has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Apr 2016.

Is SP51 GWV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SP51 GWV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, 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 GWV?

SP51 GWV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.