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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 118,438 miles on the clock, averaging 5,997 miles per year, below 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 VTL
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 118,438 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,393 |
| Average per year | 5,997 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SY51 VTL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| 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 VTL
What car is SY51 VTL?
SY51 VTL is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Inverness in 2001.
What is the mileage of SY51 VTL?
The last recorded mileage for SY51 VTL was 118,438 miles, recorded on 19 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY51 VTL passed its MOT?
SY51 VTL has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 Sep 2018.
Is SY51 VTL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY51 VTL 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 VTL?
SY51 VTL is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.