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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 182,669 miles on the clock, averaging 12,844 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for SW51 GZB
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 182,669 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 13,069 |
| Average per year | 12,844 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 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 GZB |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SW — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About SW51 GZB
What car is SW51 GZB?
SW51 GZB is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2002.
What is the mileage of SW51 GZB?
The last recorded mileage for SW51 GZB was 182,669 miles, recorded on 7 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW51 GZB passed its MOT?
SW51 GZB has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 7 Nov 2016.
Is SW51 GZB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW51 GZB is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, 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 GZB?
SW51 GZB is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.