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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 70,594 miles on the clock, averaging 3,906 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for RL51 AYY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 70,594 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 3,906 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RL51 AYY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RL — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About RL51 AYY
What car is RL51 AYY?
RL51 AYY is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.
What is the mileage of RL51 AYY?
The last recorded mileage for RL51 AYY was 70,594 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL51 AYY passed its MOT?
RL51 AYY has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 1 Jun 2019.
Is RL51 AYY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL51 AYY 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 RL51 AYY?
RL51 AYY is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.