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 2010 Volkswagen Transporter Diesel 1968cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 250,796 miles on the clock, averaging 14,053 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI engine is known for 1. oil pump. Common Volkswagen Transporter issues include front window regulators and driveshaft splines (front and rear axles).
MOT & Mileage History for SY51 SAM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 250,796 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 14,053 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
Reported issues for this Volkswagen Transporter
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Transporter models (2003–2015), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Front window regulators (both driver and passenger sides)
Plastic cable guides snap, steel cables fray or jump tracks; water ingress accelerates wear. · Typical repair: £150-£300 per side (parts £80-£150, labour 2hrs @ £100/hr indie garage; estimated).
Driveshaft splines (front and rear axles)
Splines on gearbox/driveshaft ends shear or wear prematurely, especially under load. · Typical repair: £400-£800 per side (new driveshaft £250-£500, labour 3-4hrs; estimated from indie quotes).
ABS/ESP warning lights (wheel speed sensors/brake system electronics)
Faulty wheel speed sensors or ABS module glitches trigger lights; often wiring corrosion. · Typical repair: £200-£500 (sensor £50-£100ea x4, module diag/labour; estimated).
Handbrake mechanism (cable and rear drum shoes)
Cable stretches/sticks, shoes wear unevenly or seize in drums. · Typical repair: £150-£350 (cables/shoes £80-£150, labour 2hrs).
1. Oil Pump (driven by balancing shaft module)
Balancing shaft chain tensioner fails, halting the oil pump and starving the engine of lubrication.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SY51 SAM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Transporter |
| Colour | White |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1968cc |
| Year | 2010 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About SY51 SAM
What car is SY51 SAM?
SY51 SAM is an white Volkswagen Transporter, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Inverness in 2010.
What is the mileage of SY51 SAM?
The last recorded mileage for SY51 SAM was 250,796 miles, recorded on 22 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY51 SAM passed its MOT?
SY51 SAM has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 22 Apr 2026.
Is SY51 SAM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY51 SAM is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2010, 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 SAM?
SY51 SAM is approximately 16 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.