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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 196,565 miles on the clock, averaging 11,565 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 LDN
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 196,565 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,745 |
| Average per year | 11,565 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 LDN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 LDN
What car is SW51 LDN?
SW51 LDN is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2002.
What is the mileage of SW51 LDN?
The last recorded mileage for SW51 LDN was 196,565 miles, recorded on 17 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW51 LDN passed its MOT?
SW51 LDN has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 17 Dec 2018.
Is SW51 LDN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW51 LDN 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 LDN?
SW51 LDN is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.