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SP51 HBB

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 146,494 miles on the clock, averaging 11,401 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 HBB

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,494
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
56%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
11,401

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading146,494 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,113
Average per year11,401
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SP51 HBB 37k64k92k119k146k '05'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,494 miles
Since last MOT+14,113 miles
PASS
Mileage132,381 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,376 miles
Since last MOT+9,603 miles
PASS
Mileage122,773 miles
Since last MOT+93 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,680 miles
Since last MOT+15,120 miles
PASS
Mileage107,560 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,556 miles
Since last MOT+16,992 miles
PASS
Mileage90,564 miles
Since last MOT+96 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,468 miles
Since last MOT+13,162 miles
PASS
Mileage77,306 miles
Since last MOT+10,655 miles
PASS
Mileage66,651 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,645 miles
Since last MOT+550 miles
PASS
Mileage66,095 miles
Since last MOT+10,415 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,680 miles
Since last MOT+10,227 miles
PASS
Mileage45,453 miles
Since last MOT+8,369 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,084 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 HBB
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 HBB

What car is SP51 HBB?

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

What is the mileage of SP51 HBB?

The last recorded mileage for SP51 HBB was 146,494 miles, recorded on 23 Mar 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SP51 HBB passed its MOT?

SP51 HBB has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 23 Mar 2015.

Is SP51 HBB ULEZ compliant?

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

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