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 Petrol 1595cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 86,311 miles on the clock, averaging 5,488 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.
MOT & Mileage History for SW51 DHF
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 86,311 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,971 |
| Average per year | 5,488 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SW51 DHF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SW — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About SW51 DHF
What car is SW51 DHF?
SW51 DHF is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2001.
What is the mileage of SW51 DHF?
The last recorded mileage for SW51 DHF was 86,311 miles, recorded on 7 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW51 DHF passed its MOT?
SW51 DHF has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 7 Jan 2019.
Is SW51 DHF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW51 DHF is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SW51 DHF?
SW51 DHF is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.