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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 96,973 miles on the clock, averaging 3,356 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 XPC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 96,973 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,079 |
| Average per year | 3,356 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RE51 XPC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 XPC
What car is RE51 XPC?
RE51 XPC is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.
What is the mileage of RE51 XPC?
The last recorded mileage for RE51 XPC was 96,973 miles, recorded on 15 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RE51 XPC passed its MOT?
RE51 XPC has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 15 Nov 2023.
Is RE51 XPC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE51 XPC 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 XPC?
RE51 XPC is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.