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SW51 GXG

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Silver Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1984cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 5 (55% pass rate). It has 94,785 miles on the clock, averaging 8,471 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for SW51 GXG

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,785
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2005
55%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
8,471

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading94,785 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year8,471
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW51 GXG 46k58k70k83k95k '05'11'08

Check SW51 GXG

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,785 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,781 miles
Since last MOT+3,122 miles
PASS
Mileage91,659 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,659 miles
Since last MOT+4,819 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,840 miles
Since last MOT+4,175 miles
PASS
Mileage82,665 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,665 miles
Since last MOT+9,743 miles
PASS
Mileage72,922 miles
Since last MOT+13,168 miles
PASS
Mileage59,754 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,754 miles
Since last MOT+13,793 miles
PASS
Mileage45,961 miles

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Camshaft position sensor (part 06A905377)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 GXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SW51 GXG

What car is SW51 GXG?

SW51 GXG is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2001.

What is the mileage of SW51 GXG?

The last recorded mileage for SW51 GXG was 94,785 miles, recorded on 12 Sep 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW51 GXG passed its MOT?

SW51 GXG has had 11 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (6 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Sep 2011.

Is SW51 GXG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW51 GXG 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 GXG?

SW51 GXG is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.