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 1984cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 105,555 miles on the clock, averaging 6,427 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).
MOT & Mileage History for SW51 GXR
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 105,555 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,427 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Camshaft position sensor (part 06A905377)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SW51 GXR |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1984cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SW — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About SW51 GXR
What car is SW51 GXR?
SW51 GXR is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2001.
What is the mileage of SW51 GXR?
The last recorded mileage for SW51 GXR was 105,555 miles, recorded on 19 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW51 GXR passed its MOT?
SW51 GXR has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 19 Dec 2017.
Is SW51 GXR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW51 GXR 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 GXR?
SW51 GXR is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.