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SP51 JFK

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 138,450 miles on the clock, averaging 5,172 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SP51 JFK

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,450
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2005
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,172

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading138,450 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,550
Average per year5,172
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SP51 JFK 56k76k97k118k138k '05'21'13

Check SP51 JFK

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,450 miles
Since last MOT+1,550 miles
PASS
Mileage136,900 miles
Since last MOT+1,167 miles
PASS
Mileage135,733 miles
Since last MOT+2,222 miles
PASS
Mileage133,511 miles
Since last MOT+2,118 miles
PASS
Mileage131,393 miles
Since last MOT+2,483 miles
PASS
Mileage128,910 miles
Since last MOT+2,572 miles
PASS
Mileage126,338 miles
Since last MOT+2,393 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,945 miles
Since last MOT+2,575 miles
PASS
Mileage121,370 miles
Since last MOT+4,205 miles
PASS
Mileage117,165 miles
Since last MOT+9,654 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,511 miles
Since last MOT+9,868 miles
PASS
Mileage97,643 miles
Since last MOT+11,241 miles
PASS
Mileage86,402 miles
Since last MOT+9,203 miles
PASS
Mileage77,199 miles
Since last MOT+5,484 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,715 miles
Since last MOT+7,305 miles
PASS
Mileage64,410 miles
Since last MOT+8,655 miles
PASS
Mileage55,755 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 JFK
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 JFK

What car is SP51 JFK?

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

What is the mileage of SP51 JFK?

The last recorded mileage for SP51 JFK was 138,450 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SP51 JFK passed its MOT?

SP51 JFK has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2021.

Is SP51 JFK ULEZ compliant?

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

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