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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1781cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 6 (78% pass rate). It has 196,326 miles on the clock, averaging 8,017 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for ET51 RUC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 196,326 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,316 |
| Average per year | 8,017 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ET51 RUC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1781cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ET — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About ET51 RUC
What car is ET51 RUC?
ET51 RUC is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.
What is the mileage of ET51 RUC?
The last recorded mileage for ET51 RUC was 196,326 miles, recorded on 20 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ET51 RUC passed its MOT?
ET51 RUC has had 27 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (21 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 May 2026.
Is ET51 RUC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET51 RUC 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 ET51 RUC?
ET51 RUC is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.