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RL51 AWP

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Diesel 1390cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 119,572 miles on the clock, averaging 4,664 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RL51 AWP

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,572
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2007
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,664

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading119,572 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,723
Average per year4,664
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL51 AWP 42k61k81k100k120k '07'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,572 miles
Since last MOT+4,723 miles
PASS
Mileage114,849 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,849 miles
Since last MOT+3,854 miles
PASS
Mileage110,995 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,995 miles
Since last MOT+1,875 miles
PASS
Mileage109,120 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,118 miles
Since last MOT+2,528 miles
PASS
Mileage106,590 miles
Since last MOT+4,367 miles
PASS
Mileage102,223 miles
Since last MOT+4,535 miles
PASS
Mileage97,688 miles
Since last MOT+4,761 miles
PASS
Mileage92,927 miles
Since last MOT+4,940 miles
PASS
Mileage87,987 miles
Since last MOT+4,315 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,672 miles
Since last MOT+5,443 miles
PASS
Mileage78,229 miles
Since last MOT+4,483 miles
PASS
Mileage73,746 miles
Since last MOT+2,191 miles
PASS
Mileage71,555 miles
Since last MOT+2,339 miles
PASS
Mileage69,216 miles
Since last MOT+4,584 miles
PASS
Mileage64,632 miles
Since last MOT+7,500 miles
PASS
Mileage57,132 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,128 miles
Since last MOT+8,967 miles
PASS
Mileage48,161 miles
Since last MOT+6,222 miles
PASS
Mileage41,939 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,939 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 AWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1390cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RL51 AWP

What car is RL51 AWP?

RL51 AWP is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.

What is the mileage of RL51 AWP?

The last recorded mileage for RL51 AWP was 119,572 miles, recorded on 6 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL51 AWP passed its MOT?

RL51 AWP has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Sep 2023.

Is RL51 AWP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL51 AWP is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RL51 AWP?

RL51 AWP is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.