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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 164,180 miles on the clock, averaging 8,767 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for SX51 DFL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 164,180 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,231 |
| Average per year | 8,767 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 | SX51 DFL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SX — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About SX51 DFL
What car is SX51 DFL?
SX51 DFL is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Inverness in 2002.
What is the mileage of SX51 DFL?
The last recorded mileage for SX51 DFL was 164,180 miles, recorded on 3 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SX51 DFL passed its MOT?
SX51 DFL has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 3 Feb 2017.
Is SX51 DFL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SX51 DFL 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 SX51 DFL?
SX51 DFL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.