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 Diesel 1896cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 165,964 miles on the clock, averaging 7,796 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 SV51 FOA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 165,964 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,796 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 | SV51 FOA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SV — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About SV51 FOA
What car is SV51 FOA?
SV51 FOA is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2001.
What is the mileage of SV51 FOA?
The last recorded mileage for SV51 FOA was 165,964 miles, recorded on 20 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SV51 FOA passed its MOT?
SV51 FOA has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Sep 2017.
Is SV51 FOA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SV51 FOA 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 SV51 FOA?
SV51 FOA is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.