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LP51 RCX

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 5 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing once (80% pass rate). It has 143,523 miles on the clock, averaging 4,990 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 LP51 RCX

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,523
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2014
80%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
4,990

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading143,523 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,348
Average per year4,990
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LP51 RCX 128k132k136k140k144k '14'17'15

Check LP51 RCX

Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,523 miles
Since last MOT+4,348 miles
PASS
Mileage139,175 miles
Since last MOT+5,559 miles
PASS
Mileage133,616 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,598 miles
Since last MOT+5,364 miles
PASS
Mileage128,234 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP51 RCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLP — Stanmore, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LP51 RCX

What car is LP51 RCX?

LP51 RCX is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2002.

What is the mileage of LP51 RCX?

The last recorded mileage for LP51 RCX was 143,523 miles, recorded on 16 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LP51 RCX passed its MOT?

LP51 RCX has had 5 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (4 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 16 Jun 2017.

Is LP51 RCX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LP51 RCX 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 LP51 RCX?

LP51 RCX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.