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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 2004 Volkswagen Transporter Diesel 2461cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 226,096 miles on the clock, averaging 10,084 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Transporter issues include front window regulators and driveshaft splines (front and rear axles).
MOT & Mileage History for AL51 RGE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 226,096 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,596 |
| Average per year | 10,084 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 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).
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AL51 RGE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Transporter |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2461cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AL — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About AL51 RGE
What car is AL51 RGE?
AL51 RGE is an silver Volkswagen Transporter, diesel (2461cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.
What is the mileage of AL51 RGE?
The last recorded mileage for AL51 RGE was 226,096 miles, recorded on 16 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AL51 RGE passed its MOT?
AL51 RGE has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 Aug 2022.
Is AL51 RGE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AL51 RGE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is AL51 RGE?
AL51 RGE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.