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SY51 EGC

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 144,920 miles on the clock, averaging 9,807 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 SY51 EGC

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,920
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
91%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
9,807

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading144,920 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,450
Average per year9,807
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY51 EGC 26k56k86k115k145k '06'18'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage144,920 miles
Since last MOT+15,450 miles
PASS
Mileage129,470 miles
Since last MOT+17,019 miles
PASS
Mileage112,451 miles
Since last MOT+16,574 miles
PASS
Mileage95,877 miles
Since last MOT+19,190 miles
PASS
Mileage76,687 miles
Since last MOT+16,137 miles
PASS
Mileage60,550 miles
Since last MOT+13,093 miles
PASS
Mileage47,457 miles
Since last MOT+12,315 miles
PASS
Mileage35,142 miles
Since last MOT+513 miles
PASS
Mileage34,629 miles
Since last MOT+3,738 miles
PASS
Mileage30,891 miles
Since last MOT+4,401 miles
PASS
Mileage26,490 miles

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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

RegistrationSY51 EGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SY51 EGC

What car is SY51 EGC?

SY51 EGC is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Inverness in 2001.

What is the mileage of SY51 EGC?

The last recorded mileage for SY51 EGC was 144,920 miles, recorded on 14 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY51 EGC passed its MOT?

SY51 EGC has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last was tested on 14 Dec 2018.

Is SY51 EGC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY51 EGC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SY51 EGC?

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