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LC51 RFE

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 69,998 miles on the clock, averaging 1,855 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for LC51 RFE

MOT Status
Due date passed
69,998
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
1,855

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
8

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading69,998 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-106,666
Average per year1,855
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LC51 RFE 43k50k57k63k70k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage69,998 miles
FAIL
Mileage176,664 miles
Since last MOT+113,062 miles
PASS
Mileage63,602 miles
Since last MOT+1,618 miles
PASS
Mileage61,984 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,984 miles
Since last MOT+1,477 miles
PASS
Mileage60,507 miles
Since last MOT+1,695 miles
PASS
Mileage58,812 miles
Since last MOT+432 miles
PASS
Mileage58,380 miles
Since last MOT+946 miles
PASS
Mileage57,434 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,434 miles
Since last MOT+721 miles
PASS
Mileage56,713 miles
Since last MOT+6,375 miles
PASS
Mileage50,338 miles
Since last MOT+2,351 miles
PASS
Mileage47,987 miles
Since last MOT+1,868 miles
PASS
Mileage46,119 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,119 miles
Since last MOT+2,748 miles
PASS
Mileage43,371 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,346 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 RFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeLC — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LC51 RFE

What car is LC51 RFE?

LC51 RFE is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2001.

What is the mileage of LC51 RFE?

The last recorded mileage for LC51 RFE was 69,998 miles, recorded on 21 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LC51 RFE passed its MOT?

LC51 RFE has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Dec 2020.

Is LC51 RFE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LC51 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 LC51 RFE?

LC51 RFE is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.