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 2001 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 6 (54% pass rate). It has 153,979 miles on the clock, averaging 9,701 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.
MOT & Mileage History for SY51 GVJ
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 153,979 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3 |
| Average per year | 9,701 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SY51 GVJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About SY51 GVJ
What car is SY51 GVJ?
SY51 GVJ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Inverness in 2001.
What is the mileage of SY51 GVJ?
The last recorded mileage for SY51 GVJ was 153,979 miles, recorded on 16 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY51 GVJ passed its MOT?
SY51 GVJ has had 13 MOT tests with a 54% pass rate (7 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Oct 2018.
Is SY51 GVJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY51 GVJ 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 GVJ?
SY51 GVJ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.