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MX51 RCF

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 180,192 miles on the clock, averaging 13,293 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MX51 RCF

MOT Status
Due date passed
180,192
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
13,293

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading180,192 miles
Reading date
Miles last year38
Average per year13,293
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MX51 RCF 70k98k125k153k180k '06'14'10

Check MX51 RCF

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage180,192 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage180,154 miles
Since last MOT+8,481 miles
PASS
Mileage171,673 miles
Since last MOT+6,999 miles
PASS
Mileage164,674 miles
Since last MOT+5,574 miles
PASS
Mileage159,100 miles
Since last MOT+12,140 miles
PASS
Mileage146,960 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,960 miles
Since last MOT+17,605 miles
PASS
Mileage129,355 miles
Since last MOT+14,541 miles
PASS
Mileage114,814 miles
Since last MOT+27,352 miles
PASS
Mileage87,462 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,462 miles
Since last MOT+17,000 miles
PASS
Mileage70,462 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 RCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMX — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About MX51 RCF

What car is MX51 RCF?

MX51 RCF is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MX51 RCF?

The last recorded mileage for MX51 RCF was 180,192 miles, recorded on 13 May 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MX51 RCF passed its MOT?

MX51 RCF has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 13 May 2014.

Is MX51 RCF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MX51 RCF 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 MX51 RCF?

MX51 RCF is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.