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SY51 PPK

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 6 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing 3 (50% pass rate). It has 167 miles on the clock at the last MOT. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SY51 PPK

MOT Status
Due date passed
167
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2006
50%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
N/A

Average miles/year

Insufficient data
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Latest reading167 miles
Reading date
Miles last year31
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SY51 PPK 93k93k93k93k93k '06'09'09

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Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage167 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage136 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,261 miles
Since last MOT+8,391 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,870 miles
Since last MOT+18,113 miles
PASS
Mileage109,757 miles
Since last MOT+16,535 miles
PASS
Mileage93,222 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 PPK
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 PPK

What car is SY51 PPK?

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

What is the mileage of SY51 PPK?

The last recorded mileage for SY51 PPK was 167 miles, recorded on 16 Nov 2009 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY51 PPK passed its MOT?

SY51 PPK has had 6 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (3 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Nov 2009.

Is SY51 PPK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY51 PPK 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 PPK?

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