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SY51 XLG

2001 Volkswagen Bora · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 Bora Diesel 1896cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 161,944 miles on the clock, averaging 9,193 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY51 XLG

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,944
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
9,193

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading161,944 miles
Reading date
Miles last year53
Average per year9,193
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY51 XLG 80k100k121k141k162k '06'15'11

Check SY51 XLG

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,944 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,891 miles
Since last MOT+7,686 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,205 miles
Since last MOT+6,197 miles
PASS
Mileage148,008 miles
Since last MOT+6,934 miles
PASS
Mileage141,074 miles
Since last MOT+9,511 miles
PASS
Mileage131,563 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,563 miles
Since last MOT+10,571 miles
PASS
Mileage120,992 miles
Since last MOT+12,666 miles
PASS
Mileage108,326 miles
Since last MOT+21,668 miles
PASS
Mileage86,658 miles
PASS
Mileage89,689 miles
Since last MOT+10,027 miles
PASS
Mileage79,662 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 XLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SY51 XLG

What car is SY51 XLG?

SY51 XLG is an green Volkswagen Bora, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Inverness in 2001.

What is the mileage of SY51 XLG?

The last recorded mileage for SY51 XLG was 161,944 miles, recorded on 28 Aug 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY51 XLG passed its MOT?

SY51 XLG has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Aug 2015.

Is SY51 XLG ULEZ compliant?

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

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