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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 203,968 miles on the clock, averaging 10,113 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 LBE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 203,968 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 10,113 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SP51 LBE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SP — Dundee, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About SP51 LBE
What car is SP51 LBE?
SP51 LBE is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Dundee in 2002.
What is the mileage of SP51 LBE?
The last recorded mileage for SP51 LBE was 203,968 miles, recorded on 30 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SP51 LBE passed its MOT?
SP51 LBE has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 30 Oct 2020.
Is SP51 LBE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SP51 LBE 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 LBE?
SP51 LBE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.