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 1984cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 185,946 miles on the clock, averaging 20,983 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).
MOT & Mileage History for EF51 RFE
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 185,946 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 20,983 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Camshaft position sensor (part 06A905377)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EF51 RFE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1984cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EF — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About EF51 RFE
What car is EF51 RFE?
EF51 RFE is an green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.
What is the mileage of EF51 RFE?
The last recorded mileage for EF51 RFE was 185,946 miles, recorded on 2 Nov 2011 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF51 RFE passed its MOT?
EF51 RFE has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Nov 2011.
Is EF51 RFE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF51 RFE 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 EF51 RFE?
EF51 RFE is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.