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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 11 (61% pass rate). It has 205,994 miles on the clock, averaging 9,945 miles per year, above 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 VFU
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 205,994 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,945 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RE51 VFU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 VFU
What car is RE51 VFU?
RE51 VFU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.
What is the mileage of RE51 VFU?
The last recorded mileage for RE51 VFU was 205,994 miles, recorded on 24 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RE51 VFU passed its MOT?
RE51 VFU has had 28 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (17 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 24 Oct 2022.
Is RE51 VFU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE51 VFU 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 VFU?
RE51 VFU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.