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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 236,476 miles on the clock, averaging 19,650 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 SX51 EEF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 236,476 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 25,434 |
| Average per year | 19,650 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 12 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 EEF |
| 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 EEF
What car is SX51 EEF?
SX51 EEF is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Inverness in 2002.
What is the mileage of SX51 EEF?
The last recorded mileage for SX51 EEF was 236,476 miles, recorded on 29 May 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SX51 EEF passed its MOT?
SX51 EEF has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 29 May 2014.
Is SX51 EEF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SX51 EEF 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 EEF?
SX51 EEF is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.