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AL51 RVS

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 2008 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1968cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 181,277 miles on the clock, averaging 7,465 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AL51 RVS

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
181,277
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,465

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading181,277 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year7,465
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AL51 RVS 66k95k124k152k181k '11'26'20

Check AL51 RVS

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage181,277 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage181,272 miles
Since last MOT+11,014 miles
PASS
Mileage170,258 miles
Since last MOT+6,429 miles
PASS
Mileage163,829 miles
Since last MOT+6,951 miles
PASS
Mileage156,878 miles
Since last MOT+4,060 miles
PASS
Mileage152,818 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,818 miles
Since last MOT+5,677 miles
PASS
Mileage147,141 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,141 miles
Since last MOT+4,086 miles
PASS
Mileage143,055 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,051 miles
Since last MOT+8,096 miles
PASS
Mileage134,955 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,907 miles
Since last MOT+9,433 miles
PASS
Mileage125,474 miles
Since last MOT+6,320 miles
PASS
Mileage119,154 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,154 miles
Since last MOT+12,086 miles
PASS
Mileage107,068 miles
Since last MOT+8,185 miles
PASS
Mileage98,883 miles
Since last MOT+16,025 miles
PASS
Mileage82,858 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,858 miles
Since last MOT+12,807 miles
PASS
Mileage70,051 miles
Since last MOT+4,188 miles
PASS
Mileage65,863 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL51 RVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAL — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AL51 RVS

What car is AL51 RVS?

AL51 RVS is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2008.

What is the mileage of AL51 RVS?

The last recorded mileage for AL51 RVS was 181,277 miles, recorded on 6 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AL51 RVS passed its MOT?

AL51 RVS has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 6 Jul 2026.

Is AL51 RVS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AL51 RVS is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2008, 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 RVS?

AL51 RVS is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.