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 1390cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 3 (63% pass rate). It has 123,127 miles on the clock, averaging 8,754 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for RE51 YLN
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 123,127 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 17,197 |
| Average per year | 8,754 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RE51 YLN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RE — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About RE51 YLN
What car is RE51 YLN?
RE51 YLN is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.
What is the mileage of RE51 YLN?
The last recorded mileage for RE51 YLN was 123,127 miles, recorded on 4 Jun 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RE51 YLN passed its MOT?
RE51 YLN has had 8 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (5 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 4 Jun 2013.
Is RE51 YLN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE51 YLN 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 YLN?
RE51 YLN is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.