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EF51 RDZ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1781cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 2 (91% pass rate). It has 117,031 miles on the clock, averaging 2,588 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF51 RDZ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
117,031
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
91%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
2,588

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading117,031 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,264
Average per year2,588
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF51 RDZ 67k79k92k105k117k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,031 miles
Since last MOT+1,264 miles
PASS
Mileage115,767 miles
Since last MOT+950 miles
PASS
Mileage114,817 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,817 miles
Since last MOT+1,881 miles
PASS
Mileage112,936 miles
Since last MOT+1,605 miles
PASS
Mileage111,331 miles
Since last MOT+1,785 miles
PASS
Mileage109,546 miles
Since last MOT+1,994 miles
PASS
Mileage107,552 miles
Since last MOT+861 miles
PASS
Mileage106,691 miles
Since last MOT+514 miles
PASS
Mileage106,177 miles
Since last MOT+1,088 miles
PASS
Mileage105,089 miles
Since last MOT+1,418 miles
PASS
Mileage103,671 miles
Since last MOT+2,449 miles
PASS
Mileage101,222 miles
Since last MOT+1,785 miles
PASS
Mileage99,437 miles
Since last MOT+1,684 miles
PASS
Mileage97,753 miles
Since last MOT+2,217 miles
PASS
Mileage95,536 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,535 miles
Since last MOT+1,736 miles
PASS
Mileage93,799 miles
Since last MOT+2,506 miles
PASS
Mileage91,293 miles
Since last MOT+3,658 miles
PASS
Mileage87,635 miles
Since last MOT+7,342 miles
PASS
Mileage80,293 miles
Since last MOT+13,322 miles
PASS
Mileage66,971 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 RDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About EF51 RDZ

What car is EF51 RDZ?

EF51 RDZ is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EF51 RDZ?

The last recorded mileage for EF51 RDZ was 117,031 miles, recorded on 20 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF51 RDZ passed its MOT?

EF51 RDZ has had 22 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (20 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 20 Dec 2025.

Is EF51 RDZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF51 RDZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EF51 RDZ?

EF51 RDZ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.