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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 152,604 miles on the clock, averaging 7,034 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 SW51 FAJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 152,604 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,034 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 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 | SW51 FAJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SW — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About SW51 FAJ
What car is SW51 FAJ?
SW51 FAJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2001.
What is the mileage of SW51 FAJ?
The last recorded mileage for SW51 FAJ was 152,604 miles, recorded on 28 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW51 FAJ passed its MOT?
SW51 FAJ has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Mar 2017.
Is SW51 FAJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW51 FAJ 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 SW51 FAJ?
SW51 FAJ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.