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 1598cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 117,433 miles on the clock, averaging 6,049 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.
MOT & Mileage History for RE51 LXM
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 117,433 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,049 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RE51 LXM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RE — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About RE51 LXM
What car is RE51 LXM?
RE51 LXM is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.
What is the mileage of RE51 LXM?
The last recorded mileage for RE51 LXM was 117,433 miles, recorded on 2 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RE51 LXM passed its MOT?
RE51 LXM has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Nov 2015.
Is RE51 LXM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE51 LXM 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 RE51 LXM?
RE51 LXM is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.