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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 122,819 miles on the clock, averaging 5,394 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for SX51 DFN
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 122,819 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 50 |
| Average per year | 5,394 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 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 DFN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| 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 DFN
What car is SX51 DFN?
SX51 DFN is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Inverness in 2002.
What is the mileage of SX51 DFN?
The last recorded mileage for SX51 DFN was 122,819 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SX51 DFN passed its MOT?
SX51 DFN has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 4 Nov 2019.
Is SX51 DFN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SX51 DFN 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 DFN?
SX51 DFN is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.