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SY51 BWX

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2792cc

Red Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine2792cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 2001 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 2792cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 124,956 miles on the clock, averaging 7,248 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.8 VR6 engine is known for aqp/aue and component.

MOT & Mileage History for SY51 BWX

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,956
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2005
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,248

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading124,956 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,248
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SY51 BWX 49k68k87k106k125k '05'16'11

Check SY51 BWX

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,956 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,956 miles
Since last MOT+4,865 miles
PASS
Mileage120,091 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,091 miles
Since last MOT+9,165 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,926 miles
Since last MOT+9,537 miles
PASS
Mileage101,389 miles
Since last MOT+9,499 miles
PASS
Mileage91,890 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,890 miles
Since last MOT+3,079 miles
PASS
Mileage88,811 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,811 miles
Since last MOT+8,580 miles
PASS
Mileage80,231 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,231 miles
Since last MOT+7,837 miles
PASS
Mileage72,394 miles
Since last MOT+6,001 miles
PASS
Mileage66,393 miles
Since last MOT+5,722 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,671 miles
Since last MOT+8,152 miles
PASS
Mileage52,519 miles
Since last MOT+3,817 miles
PASS
Mileage48,702 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 BWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2792cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SY51 BWX

What car is SY51 BWX?

SY51 BWX is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2792cc). First registered in Inverness in 2001.

What is the mileage of SY51 BWX?

The last recorded mileage for SY51 BWX was 124,956 miles, recorded on 30 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY51 BWX passed its MOT?

SY51 BWX has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 30 Mar 2016.

Is SY51 BWX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY51 BWX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SY51 BWX?

SY51 BWX is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.