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 Diesel 1896cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 138,181 miles on the clock, averaging 9,044 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 PLU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 138,181 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,044 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 | SY51 PLU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About SY51 PLU
What car is SY51 PLU?
SY51 PLU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Inverness in 2001.
What is the mileage of SY51 PLU?
The last recorded mileage for SY51 PLU was 138,181 miles, recorded on 24 Jan 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY51 PLU passed its MOT?
SY51 PLU has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 24 Jan 2015.
Is SY51 PLU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY51 PLU 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 PLU?
SY51 PLU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.