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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 8 (70% pass rate). It has 121,197 miles on the clock, averaging 3,779 miles per year, well 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 XOD
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 121,197 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,770 |
| Average per year | 3,779 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RE51 XOD |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 XOD
What car is RE51 XOD?
RE51 XOD is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.
What is the mileage of RE51 XOD?
The last recorded mileage for RE51 XOD was 121,197 miles, recorded on 8 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RE51 XOD passed its MOT?
RE51 XOD has had 27 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (19 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 8 Nov 2025.
Is RE51 XOD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE51 XOD 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 XOD?
RE51 XOD is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.